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funiculate

[ fyoo-nik-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

adjective

, Botany.
  1. having a funicle.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of funiculate1

First recorded in 1820–30; funicul(us) + -ate 1

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Example Sentences

Funiculate: whip-like: long, slender, composed of many flexible joints.

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