prongy

prongy
adjective
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
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the biramous appendages of an arthropod

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long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects

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a forked river

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a forked tail

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forked lightning

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horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots

Syn:
Similar to: ↑divided
Derivationally related forms: ↑prong

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\\ˈprȯŋē, ˈpräŋē\ adjective
Etymology: prong (I) + -y

horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots


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