forficulate

forficulate
\\-lə̇t, -ˌlāt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin forficula + English -ate
: forked, furcate — used especially of plant or animal parts (as certain pedicellariae); compare forcipulate

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • forficulate — adj. [L. dim. forfex, shears] Scissor shaped; forked; furcate …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • forficulate — for·fic·u·late …   English syllables

  • forcipulata — fȯ(r)ˌsipyəˈläd.ə, ˈlād.ə noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from forcipula (diminutive of Latin forcip , forceps) + ata : the most highly specialized order of starfishes, distinguished by possession of stalked forficulate… …   Useful english dictionary

  • forcipulate — (ˈ)fȯ(r)|sipyəˌlāt adjective Etymology: New Latin forcipula + English ate : like a small forceps; usually : being or having stalked pedicellariae made up of a basal ossicle with two articulated blades see forcipiform, forficiform; …   Useful english dictionary

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