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peduncle Definition


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peduncle
noun
    1. bot.
      A short stalk, eg one carrying an inflorescence or a single flower-head. Compare pedicel.
    2. anatomy.pathol.
      Any stalk-like structure.
Derivative: peduncular
adj
    Having or resembling peduncles.
Etymology: 18c: from Latin pedunculus small foot, from pes, pedis foot.



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