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Peduncle
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun Peduncle has 3 senses
- peduncle(n = noun.state) Array - the thin process of tissue that attaches a polyp to the body; Array is a kind of growth
- peduncle(n = noun.plant) Array - stalk bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower; Array is a kind of flower stalk, scape
- peduncle(n = noun.body) cerebral peduncle - a bundle of myelinated neurons joining different parts of the brain; Array is a kind of nerve pathway, nerve tract, pathway, tract
is a part of pedunculated polyp
has particulars: pedicel, pedicle
is a part of forebrain, prosencephalon
CIDE DICTIONARY
Peduncle, n. [Formed fr. (assumed) L. pedunculus, dim. of pes, pedis, a foot: cf. F. pédoncule.].
- The stem or stalk that supports the flower or fruit of a plant, or a cluster of flowers or fruits. [1913 Webster]" The ultimate divisions or branches of a peduncle are called pedicels. In the case of a solitary flower, the stalk would be called a peduncle if the flower is large, and a pedicel if it is small or delicate." [1913 Webster]
- A sort of stem by which certain shells and barnacles are attached to other objects. See Illust. of Barnacle. [1913 Webster]
- A band of nervous or fibrous matter connecting different parts of the brain; as, the peduncles of the cerebellum; the peduncles of the pineal gland. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Peduncle, n.
1 Bot. the stalk of a flower, fruit, or cluster, esp. a main stalk bearing a solitary flower or subordinate stalks (cf. PEDICEL).
2 Zool. a stalklike projection in an animal body.
1 Bot. the stalk of a flower, fruit, or cluster, esp. a main stalk bearing a solitary flower or subordinate stalks (cf. PEDICEL).
2 Zool. a stalklike projection in an animal body.
Derivative
peduncular adj. pedunculate adj.
Etymology
mod.L pedunculus f. L pes pedis foot: see -UNCLE
ROGET THESAURUS
Peduncle
Pendency
N pendency, dependency, suspension, hanging, pedicel, pedicle, peduncle, tail, train, flap, skirt, pigtail, pony tail, pendulum, hangnail peg, knob, button, hook, nail, stud, ring, staple, tenterhook, fastening, spar, horse, pendent, pendulous, pensile, hanging, beetling, jutting over, overhanging, projecting, dependent, suspended, loose, flowing, having a peduncle, pedunculate, tailed, caudate.
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