pistillate

[ pis-tl-it, -eyt ]
/ ˈpɪs tl ɪt, -ˌeɪt /

adjective Botany.

having a pistil or pistils.
having a pistil or pistils but no stamens.

Origin of pistillate

First recorded in 1820–30; pistil + -ate1

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British Dictionary definitions for pistillate

pistillate
/ (ˈpɪstɪlɪt, -ˌleɪt) /

adjective (of plants)

having pistils but no anthers
having or producing pistils

Scientific definitions for pistillate

pistillate
[ pĭstə-lāt′ ]

Having pistils but no stamens. Female flowers are pistillate.