furculum

[ fur-kyuh-luhm ]

noun

, plural fur·cu·la [fur, -ky, uh, -l, uh].

1. furcula.

Word History and Origins

Origin of furculum¹

From New Latin

Example Sentences

The furculum, pelvis, and bones of the tail are in their natural position.

From Project Gutenberg

The region of the furculum is equally well marked in the Toucans and Sun-birds.

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Again, all birds that can fly possess a “merrythought,” or furculum; and such is not found in the Pterodactyl.

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The furculum of the Bird is always absent from the Pterodactyle.

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