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Definition of pistillode in English:

pistillode

noun

(also pistilode)
Botany

  • A sterile or rudimentary pistil.

Pronunciation

pistillode

/ˈpɪstɪləʊd/ /ˈpɪst(ə)ləʊd/

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. From pistil + -ode.