Pedicel

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛdɪˌsɛl/

Definitions of pedicel

noun a slender stalk that supports the individual flower in a flower cluster

Example Sentences

A1 The pedicel of the flower is the stalk that connects the flower to the stem.

A2 Be careful not to break the delicate pedicel when picking flowers.

B1 The pedicel of the fruit is often used by botanists to identify different species.

B2 The pedicel plays an important role in the development of the fruit.

C1 The pedicel acts as a conduit for nutrients to flow from the stem to the flower.

C2 The pedicel is a crucial part of the plant's reproductive system, allowing for pollination and fertilization.

Examples of pedicel in a Sentence

formal The pedicel is the stalk that attaches a single flower to the main stem of a plant.

informal The pedicel is like the flower's little stem that connects it to the plant.

slang That thing that holds the flower on the plant is called the pedicel.

figurative Just as the pedicel supports the flower, a strong foundation supports success.

Grammatical Forms of pedicel

• plural: pedicels
• comparative: more pedicel
• superlative: most pedicel
• present tense: pedicels
• future tense: will pedicel
• perfect tense: has pedicel
• continuous tense: is pediceling
• singular: pedicel
• positive degree: pedicel
• infinitive: to pedicel
• gerund: pediceling
• participle: pediceling

Origin and Evolution of pedicel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pedicel' originated from the Latin word 'pediculus' meaning 'little foot'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in botany to refer to the stalk that supports a single flower or fruit, the term 'pedicel' has evolved to also be used in anatomy to describe a small stalk-like structure, such as the stalk that attaches a hair to the skin.