funiculate

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

adjective

, Botany.

1. having a funicle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of funiculate¹

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

Example Sentences

Funicle: the joints between the scape and club in Funiculate antennae: a small cord: a slender stalk.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg