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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pedicel

/ˈpɛdɪsɛl/ noun · British & US
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What does pedicel mean?

noun

A small stalk or peduncle that supports a flower or fruit, especially in the case of a compound flower. In entomology, a pedicel is the stalk that supports an insect's ovipositor.

Example

"The pedicel of the flower was delicate and easily broken."

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