Pistil Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɪstəɫ

PIS-tuhl

UK

ˈpɪstɪl

PIS-til

Definition

The pistil is the female part of a flower that includes the ovary, style, and stigma and produces seeds after pollination.

Usage & Nuances

'Pistil' is a scientific and botanical term; mainly used in biology, botany, and education. It is rarely used outside scientific or academic contexts and usually appears in plural as 'pistils' when discussing multiple flowers or species.

• Spanish: pistilo
• Portuguese (BR): pistilo
• Portuguese (PT): pistilo
• Chinese (Simplified): 雌蕊
• Chinese (Traditional): 雌蕊
• Hindi: स्त्रीकेसर
• Arabic: المِدْقَة
• Bengali: স্ত্রীাঙ্গ (ফুল)
• Russian: пестик
• Japanese: 雌しべ
• Vietnamese: nhụy (hoa)
• Korean: 암술
• Turkish: dişi organ (çiçek)
• Urdu: مادگی (پھول)
• Indonesian: putik

Example Sentences

The pistil is found at the center of most flowers.

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Seeds form inside the pistil after pollination.

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A scientist studied the pistil under a microscope.

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Without a healthy pistil, the flower can't produce fruit.

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If you look closely at a lily, you'll notice its long pistil sticking out.

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Teachers often use models to show students what a pistil looks like.

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