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Definitions for Pedicel
[1] Botany . a small stalk. an ultimate division of a common peduncle. one of the subordinate stalks in a branched inflorescence, bearing a single flower.
[2] Zoology . a pedicle or peduncle.
[3] the stalk bearing a single flower of an inflorescence
[4] Also called: peduncle biology any short stalk bearing an organ or organism
[5] the second segment of an insect's antenna
Words related to Pedicel
twig, trunk, branch, shaft, bent, support, spire, upright, spike, helm, axis, pedicle, reed, shoot, stock, peduncle, petiole
Words nearby Pedicel
pedi-, pediatric, pediatrician, pediatrics, pedicab, pedicel, pedicellaria, pedicellate, pedicellation, pedicle, pedicle flap
Origin of Pedicel
1670–80; < New Latin pedicellus, diminutive of Latin pediculus a little foot. See pedicle
Other words from Pedicel
ped·i·cel·lar [ped-uh -sel -er] /ˌpɛd əˈsɛl ər/ , adjective
ped′i•cel′ lar (-sĕl′ ər ) adj.
Word origin for Pedicel
C17: from New Latin pedicellus, from Latin pedīculus, from pēs foot
Synonyms for Pedicel
trunk, twig, axis, bent, helm, pedicle, reed, shaft, spike, spire, support, upright