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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ped-uh-suh l, -sel
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛd ə səl, -ˌsɛl

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Définition of pedicel

Origin :
  • 1670s, from Modern Latin pedicellus, diminutive of pediculus (see pedicle).
  • As in stalk : noun stem of plant
  • As in stem : noun stalk of plant
Example sentences :
  • The berries are very persistent, clinging to the pedicel long after ripe.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • In other instances it is due to an adhesion of the pedicel to the side of the fruit.
  • Extract from : « Vegetable Teratology » by Maxwell T. Masters
  • The berries are quite persistent, hanging to the pedicel some time after ripe.
  • Extract from : « The Grapes of New York » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Pedicel, the stalk of each particular flower of a cluster, 73.
  • Extract from : « The Elements of Botany » by Asa Gray
  • A slight injury of either berry or pedicel permits the spores of the fungus causing decay to gain entrance into the fruit.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Clusters medium in size, tapering; pedicel slender with a few small warts; brush slender, tinged with red.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Clusters variable in size and length, often single-shouldered; pedicel long, slender; brush small, pale green.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Clusters large, broad, heavily shouldered; pedicel thick; brush green.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Clusters short, cylindrical, single-shouldered; pedicel long with few small warts; brush green.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Clusters variable in size, broad, tapering; pedicel slender, covered with numerous inconspicuous warts; brush wine-colored.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick

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