FUNICLES

Noun

funicles

plural of funicle

Anagrams

• sulfenic

Source: Wiktionary


FUNICLE

Fu"ni*cle, n. Etym: [L. funiculus, dim. of funis cord, rope: cf. F. funicule funicle (in sense 2). Cf. Funambulo.] (Bot.)

1. A small cord, ligature, or fiber.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: The little stalk that attaches a seed to the placenta.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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