pedunculate

[ pi-duhng-kyuh-lit, -leyt ]

adjective

1. having a peduncle.
2. growing on a peduncle.

pedunculate

/ -ˌleɪt; pɪˈdʌŋkjʊlɪt /

adjective

1. having, supported on, or growing from a peduncle

Derived Forms

• peˌduncuˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• pe·dun·cu·la·tion noun
• sub·pe·dun·cu·late adjective
• sub·pe·dun·cu·lat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedunculate¹

From the New Latin word pedunculātus, dating back to 1750–60. See peduncle, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The constricted posterior part of a pedunculate head, by which it inosculates in the trunk.

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In some of these species the scales are highly specialized, pedunculate, or having the form of serrated leaves.

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Male flower axillary, solitary or in groups of 3–6, pedunculate with small bracts.

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Capsules borne on the under side of a pedunculate receptacle, irregularly dehiscent.

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Heads discoid, 2–5-flowered, several together clustered into a compound pedunculate head; flowers perfect.

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