pedicel

/ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/

//ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl// noun

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"pedicel" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“pedicel” is uncommon English (frequency #86,620 among 46,516 “P” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#86,620
frequency rank, English
46,516
“P” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A stalk of an individual flower (or fruit, e.g., once fertilised) or spore-producing body within a cluster.

Key facts for pedicel
PropertyValue
Headwordpedicel
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/
Letters7
Frequency rank#86,620
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “pedicel” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). pedicel lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

pedicel is uncommon English at frequency #86,620 among 46,516 “P” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 7 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for pedicel in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Late Latin pedīcellus, diminutive of pedīculus (“foot-stalk or pedicle of a fruit or leaf”), diminutive of pēs (“foot”). The correct English form is pedicel, spelled P-E-D-I-C-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    A stalk of an individual flower (or fruit, e.g., once fertilised) or spore-producing body within a cluster.
  2. 2
    A stalk of a fungus fruiting body.
  3. 3
    A stalk-shaped body part; an anatomical part that resembles a stem or stalk.
  4. 4
    A narrow stalk-like body part connecting specific segments in certain insects and some other arthropods.
  5. 5
    A narrow stalk-like body part connecting specific segments in certain insects and some other arthropods.
  6. 6
    A narrow stalk-like body part connecting specific segments in certain insects and some other arthropods.
  7. 7
    The segment of an antler that attaches to the head of a cervid.

Etymology

From Late Latin pedīcellus, diminutive of pedīculus (“foot-stalk or pedicle of a fruit or leaf”), diminutive of pēs (“foot”).

This word in other languages

pedicelo(Español)pédicelle(Français)Blütenstiel(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "pedicel"?
"pedicel" is spelled P-E-D-I-C-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/.
What does "pedicel" mean?
As a noun, "pedicel" means: A stalk of an individual flower (or fruit, e.g., once fertilised) or spore-producing body within a cluster.
How do you pronounce "pedicel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "pedicel" is /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "pedicel"?
From Late Latin pedīcellus, diminutive of pedīculus (“foot-stalk or pedicle of a fruit or leaf”), diminutive of pēs (“foot”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “pedicel”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is P-E-D-I-C-E-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list