peduncle Synonyms & Antonyms
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Peduncle as a 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).
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.
Word Forms & Grammar
peduncle (plural peduncles)
Words That Rhyme With Peduncle
Origin of Peduncle
From Late Latin pedunculus, from pēs (“foot”, stem: ped-).
Peduncle in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit |
| Plural | peduncles |
Peduncle Pronunciation
You say peduncle as /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (dʌŋ).