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- [fyoo-ni-kuh l]
- /ˈfyu nɪ kəl/
- /fjˈuːnɪkəl/
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- [fyoo-ni-kuh l]
- /ˈfyu nɪ kəl/
Definitions of funicle word
- noun funicle the stalk of an ovule or seed. 1
- noun funicle A filamentous stalk attaching a seed or ovule to the placenta. 1
- noun funicle the stalk that attaches an ovule or seed to the wall of the ovary 0
- noun funicle a little cord or fiber; specif., a funiculus 0
- noun funicle (botany) the stalk or stem of an ovule or seed. 0
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Origin of funicle
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
From the Latin word fūniculus, dating back to 1655-65. See funiculus, -cle1
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Parts of speech for Funicle
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
funicle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
funicle usage trend in Literature
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