PEDUNCLE

peduncle, cerebral peduncle

(noun) a bundle of myelinated neurons joining different parts of the brain

peduncle

(noun) stalk bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower

peduncle

(noun) the thin process of tissue that attaches a polyp to the body

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

peduncle (plural peduncles)

(botany) The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.

(botany) A short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure.

(anatomy) A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.

(anatomy) In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles

(anatomy) In vertebrates, the base any any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes.

(anatomy) A stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.

(zoology) A collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail).

Source: Wiktionary

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Pe*dun"cle, n. Etym: [Formed fr. (assumed) L. pedunculus, dim. of pes, pedis, a foot: cf. F. pédoncule.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: The stem or stalk that supports the flower or fruit of a plant, or a cluster of flowers or fruits.

Note: 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.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A sort of stem by which certain shells and barnacles are attached to other objects. See Illust. of Barnacle.

3. (Anat.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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