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Webster 1913 Edition


Pistillaceous

Pisˊtil-la′ceous

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Adj.
(Bot.)
Growing on, or having nature of, the pistil; of or pertaining to a pistil.
Barton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Pistillaceous

PISTILLA'CEOUS

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Adj.
Growing on the germ or seed bud of a flower.

Definition 2024


pistillaceous

pistillaceous

English

Adjective

pistillaceous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Relating to a pistil.
    • 1804, Benjamin Smith Barton, Elements of Botany
      This is the nectarium pistiliaceum, or pistillaceous nectary.