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furcula

Syllabification: (fur·cu·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈfərkyələ/

Definition of furcula

noun (plural furculae /-ˌlē, -ˌlī/)

Zoology
  • a forked organ or structure, in particular.
  • the wishbone of a bird.
  • the forked appendage at the end of the abdomen in a springtail, by which the insect jumps.

Derivatives

furcular

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of furca 'fork'

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