PISTILLODES

Definition

PISTILLODES Pistillodes are modified pistils that lack reproductive functions, often found in certain flowers. Root meanings: - Pistillodes (plural): multiple modified pistils without reproductive functions. - Pistilloding (present participle): the act of modifying pistils to lack reproductive functions. - Pistilloded (past participle): having modified a pistil to lack reproductive functions. - Pistilloder (comparative): a person or thing that modifies pistils to lack reproductive functions to a

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 11 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

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Learning Tip

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