Meaning of pedicle in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛdək(ə)l/

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  1. Noun

    pedicle

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin pediculus‘small foot’, diminutive of pes, ped-

    Definitions

    1. a small stalk bearing a single flower of an inflorescence

    Examples

    • « an ultimate division of a common peduncle »

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