pistil
noun/ˈpɪstəl/
Frequency rank: #19,776 most common English word
Meaning
The female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.
Example sentence
The bee landed on the pistil of the flower to collect pollen.
Synonyms & related words
- carpel
- gynoecium
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