fruitstalk

/ˈfruːtˌstɔːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a stalk or stem of a plant that bears fruit, especially a stalk of corn

“The farmer carefully harvested the ripe fruitstalks from the field.”

2. noun

a part of a fruit, especially an apple, that connects it to the branch of a tree

“The fruitstalk of the apple was still attached to the tree when it was picked.”

Synonyms

  • peduncle
  • stalk

Antonyms

  • seed