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appendage

Syllabification: (ap·pend·age)
Pronunciation: /əˈpendij/
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Definition of appendage

noun

  • (often with negative or pejorative connotations) a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important:they treat Scotland as a mere appendage of England
  • Biology a projecting part of an invertebrate or other living organism, with a distinct appearance or function:many species have specialized clutching appendages

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