pistil

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the female reproductive organ of a flower, made up of the stigma, style, and ovary

   Pollen must reach the pistil for the flower to form seeds.

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Simplified etymology

Pistil entered English in the early 18th century from Latin pistullum “pestle.” The botanical structure was named for its resemblance in shape to a pestle.

Borrowed from French pistil, from Latin pistillum, "pestle." The botanical name reflects the shape of the flower part, much as pestle names a pounding tool.

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