“Pistil” or “Pistol”—Which to use?

“Pistil” or “Pistol”

Overview

pistil / pistol are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pistil: (noun) the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma.

pistol: (noun) a firearm that is held and fired with one hand.

Pronunciation

pistil: p·IH·s·t·ah·l

pistol: p·IH·s·t·ah·l

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Examples in Context

Examples of “pistil”

Examples of “pistol”

…proposition Marcello, offering him a pistol in exchange for unspecified actions.
…and secure hold on the pistol.
…Pardini GT9 is a semi-automatic pistol calibre chambered in 9×21mm or…
…fitted with sights and a pistol grip trigger as the Machine…
…another incident, he drew his pistol to shoot a Hitler Youth…
Category:ISSF pistol shooters
…emperors of Haiti, including the pistol with which King Henri Christophe…
…in the women's 25 metre pistol event.
…tackling villains with her pearl-handled pistol.
She competed in pistol shooting events at the Summer…

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