peduncle Meaning & Definition
/pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/
What Does Peduncle Mean?
As a noun, peduncle means The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit. It can also mean A short stalk at the base of a reproductive structure of a non-flowering plant.
Peduncle in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | peduncles |
Peduncle Definition (Noun)
- The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit.
- A short stalk at the base of a reproductive structure of a non-flowering plant.
- A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.
- In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles.
- In vertebrates, the base of any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes.
- A stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.
- A collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail).
Noun
- The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.
- A short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure.
- In vertebrates, the base any any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes.
Synonyms of Peduncle
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Peduncle synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
peduncle (plural peduncles)
Words That Rhyme With Peduncle
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Origin of Peduncle
From Late Latin pedunculus, from pēs (“foot”, stem: ped-).
Peduncle Pronunciation
You say peduncle as /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (dʌŋ).