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funiculate

American  
[fyoo-nik-yuh-lit, -leyt] / fyuˈnɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /

adjective

Botany.

  1. having a funicle.

Etymology

Origin of funiculate

First recorded in 1820–30; funicul(us) + -ate 1

Example Sentences

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Funicle: the joints between the scape and club in Funiculate antennae: a small cord: a slender stalk.

From Project Gutenberg

Funiculate: whip-like: long, slender, composed of many flexible joints.

From Project Gutenberg

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