pistillate

/ˌpɪstɪˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or consisting of pistils; relating to or affecting the pistil of a flower.

“The pistillate flowers bloomed first in the spring garden.”

2. adjective

possessing pistils; bearing pistils.

“The pistillate reproductive structures play a crucial role in plant reproduction.”

3. verb

to fertilize the pistils of flowers.

“Bees help to pistillate the flowers in the garden.”

Synonyms

  • pistiliferous
  • pistilled

Antonyms

  • staminate