pistillate
|pis-till-ate|
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/ˈpɪs.tɪ.leɪt/
female flower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pistillate' originates from the Latin word 'pistillum', meaning 'pestle', referring to the shape of the pistil.
Historical Evolution
'pistillum' transformed into the French word 'pistillé', and eventually became the modern English word 'pistillate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the shape of a pestle, but over time it evolved to describe flowers with pistils.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having pistils but no stamens; female.
The pistillate flowers of the plant are crucial for fruit production.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 01:37