funicle

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːnɪk(ə)l/

noun

Botany
  • a filamentous stalk attaching a seed or ovule to the placenta. Also called funiculus.
  • Entomology a filamentous section of an insect’s antenna, supporting the club.

Origin:

mid 17th century: anglicized form of Latin funiculus (see funiculus)