funicle

[fyoo-ni-kuh l]

noun Botany.

the stalk of an ovule or seed.

Origin of funicle

From the Latin word fūniculus, dating back to 1655–65. See funiculus, -cle¹

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Examples from the Web for funicle

Historical Examples of funicle

Caulis: the funicle of antenna: the corneous basal part of jaws.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
Annelet or annellus: Hym.; small ring-joints between scape and funicle.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
The ovule is curved upon itself, so that the micropyle is near the funicle.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5
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British Dictionary definitions for funicle

funicle

noun

botany the stalk that attaches an ovule or seed to the wall of the ovaryAlso called: funiculus

Derived Formsfuniculate (fjʊˈnɪkjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt), adjective

Word Origin for funicle

C17: from Latin fūniculus a thin rope, from fūnis rope

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