peduncle

 
Pronunciation: /pɪˈdʌŋk(ə)l/

noun

Botany
  • the stalk bearing a flower or fruit, or the main stalk of an inflorescence. Compare with pedicel.
  • Zoology a stalk-like part by which an organ is attached to an animal’s body, or by which a barnacle or other sedentary animal is attached to a substrate.

Derivatives

peduncular

Pronunciation: /pɪˈdʌŋkjʊlə/
adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin pedunculus, from Latin pes, ped- 'foot'