pedicule

Meanings

• A small structure or appendage, typically at the base of a stem or leaf.

  - "The base of the tree has a large pedicule from which the roots emerge."
  - "The delicate pedicule of the flower supports its weight and allows it to bloom."

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Rhymes

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pedestal , pedagogy , pedestrian , pedicure

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Homophones

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1. Pedicle () :
   

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Variants

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pedicle , pedicled , pedicles

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Forms

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pedicule, the pedicule of, a pedicule for, pedicules

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Etymology

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The term 'pedicule' comes from the Latin word 'pedicula', which means 'little foot'. This term was used to describe small structures or appendages that resemble a foot.

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1. Pericarp: The pericarp is the protective outer layer of a fruit or seed. It consists of various tissues, including the exocarp (outer layer), mesocarp (middle layer), and endocarp (innermost layer). The pericarp plays a crucial role in the development, protection, and dispersal of the fruit or seed.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the term 'pedicule' has been used to describe different things. For instance, in ancient Greek literature, the term 'pedicule' was used to describe the base or foundation of something. In modern times, the term 'pedicule' has been mainly used in scientific and medical contexts to describe small structures or appendages that resemble a foot.

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