pedicel

Meanings

• Noun

  A thin stalk that supports an organ or a part of an organ, especially one that bears leaves or flowers.

  - "The pedicel of a flower supports the bloom above the stem."
  - "The grapes hang from the pedicels that extend from the vine."

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Synonyms

footstalk , strig , petiole

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Variants

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pedicel , pedicellate , pedicels

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Etymology

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From Latin pedicellus, diminutive of pedis, foot.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pedicel' is derived from the Latin word for 'little foot.'

2. The pedicel of a grape is also known as the 'stalk' or 'rachis.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Stipe: Another term for a pedicel, particularly for the stalk of a fern or a pinnate leaf.

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Culture

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In botany, a pedicel is a stalk that connects a flower or leaf to the stem. It plays an essential role in the plant's structure and function.

How to Memorize "pedicel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower with its petals and a thin stalk that connects it to the stem. This stalk is the pedicel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pedicel' with the word 'support.' A pedicel supports a flower or a leaf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Pedicel: Part of a bloom, Delivering it Essentially Detached and Elevated.'

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