pistil
/ˈpɪstɪl/noun
उच्चारण पिस्टिल
स्त्रीकेसर, जायांग
Core word
noun
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[C] technical
the female part of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style and ovary, that produces seeds
स्त्रीकेसर, जायांग
- Pollen is carried from the stamen to the pistil by bees.
- Label the pistil and stamens in the diagram.
- The sticky tip of the pistil catches the pollen.
+ 2 more examples
- Bees visiting the flower brush the pollen on to the pistil.
- The pistil is located in the centre of the flower.
?Which word?
Do not confuse pistil (the female part of a flower) and pistol (a small gun).
Pistil (फूल का मादा भाग) और pistol (छोटी बंदूक) में भ्रमित न हों।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The male part of a flower is the stamen, which produces pollen.
GK के अनुसार फूल का नर भाग stamen (पुंकेसर) होता है, जो pollen बनाता है।