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Meaning of "peduncle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PEDUNCLE

From New Latin pedunculus, from Latin pedīculus little foot.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PEDUNCLE

peduncle  [pɪˈdʌŋkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEDUNCLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Peduncle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PEDUNCLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of peduncle in the English dictionary

The first definition of peduncle in the dictionary is the stalk of a plant bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower. Other definition of peduncle is a stalklike structure, esp a large bundle of nerve fibres within the brain. Peduncle is also a slender process of tissue by which a polyp or tumour is attached to the body.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEDUNCLE


ankle
ˈæŋkəl
antiwrinkle
ˈæntɪˈrɪŋkəl
carbuncle
ˈkɑːˌbʌŋkəl
conchal
ˈkɒŋkəl
crinkle
ˈkrɪŋkəl
furuncle
ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl
granduncle
ˈɡrændˌʌŋkəl
homuncle
həʊˈmʌŋkəl
inkle
ˈɪŋkəl
nuncle
ˈnʌŋkəl
periwinkle
ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl
rankle
ˈræŋkəl
sprinkle
ˈsprɪŋkəl
tinkle
ˈtɪŋkəl
truncal
ˈtrʌŋkəl
twinkle
ˈtwɪŋkəl
uncle
ˈʌŋkəl
vibratiuncle
vaɪˌbreɪʃɪˈʌŋkəl
winkle
ˈwɪŋkəl
wrinkle
ˈrɪŋkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEDUNCLE

pedological
pedologist
pedology
pedometer
pedophile
pedophilia
pedophiliac
pedophilic
pedorthic
pedrail
pedrero
pedro
Pedro I
Pedro II
peduncled
peduncular
pedunculate
pedunculate oak
pedunculated
pedunculation

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEDUNCLE

agony uncle
article
bicycle
Bob´s your uncle
caruncle
chronicle
circle
cycle
Dutch uncle
great-uncle
miracle
motor vehicle
motorcycle
muscle
oracle
particle
recycle
siphuncle
spectacle
vehicle

Synonyms and antonyms of peduncle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «peduncle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEDUNCLE

Find out the translation of peduncle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of peduncle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «peduncle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pedúnculo
570 millions of speakers

English

peduncle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डंठल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السويقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плодоножка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pedúnculo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফুলের ডাঁটা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pédoncule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peduncle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stiel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

花柄
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

꽃자루
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peduncle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cuống hoa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மஞ்சரித்தண்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेडंस्कल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çiçek sapı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

peduncolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ogonek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плодоніжка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

peduncul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μίσχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

blomstele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

peduncle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peduncle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of peduncle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEDUNCLE»

The term «peduncle» is normally little used and occupies the 116.588 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEDUNCLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «peduncle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «peduncle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about peduncle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEDUNCLE»

Discover the use of peduncle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to peduncle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Atlas of Functional Neuroanatomy, Second Edition
The posterior aspect of the cerebral peduncle is clearly seen. PONTINE LEVEL Now that the cerebellum has been removed, the dorsal aspect of the pons is seen. The space separating the pons from the cerebellum is the fourth ventricle — the ...
Walter Hendelman, M.D., 2005
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Neuroscience for the Study of Communicative Disorders
Rons Major pontine structures include the following: the corticospinal fibers interspersed with diffused pontine nuclei, the crown-shaped cavity of the fourth ventricle, the massive middle cerebellar peduncle (brachium pontis), the medial ...
Subhash Chandra Bhatnagar, 2002
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Cultural Evolution: Contemporary Viewpoints
Cucurbita Peduncles and Fruit Fragments Hav1ng Peduncle Scars from Guila Naqu1tz data, this peduncle diameter information helps define a general wild Cucurbita morphotype profile. Such an initial effort to build a general baseline of  ...
Gary M. Feinman, Linda Manzanilla, 2000
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Stroke Syndromes
Corticospinal tract Corticobulbar tract Frontopontine tract Central tegmental tract Pontine nuclei Temporopontine tract Occipitopontine tract Parietopontine tract Superior cerebellar peduncle Middle cerebellar peduncle Inferior cerebellar ...
Julien Bogousslavsky, Louis R. Caplan, 2001
5
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: Head and Neuroanatomy
Head and Neuroanatomy Michael Schünke, Erik Schulte, Udo Schumacher Lawrence M. Ross, Edward D. Lamperti. Oculomotor nerve (CN Interpeduncular fossa Cerebral peduncle Pons Trigeminal nerve, motor root Trigeminal nerve ( CN V) ...
Michael Schünke, Erik Schulte, Lawrence M. Ross, 2007
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The Human Central Nervous System: A Synopsis and Atlas
The middle cerebellar peduncle or brachium pontis takes its origin from the pontine nuclei and the nucleus reticularis tegmenti pontis, mainly on the contralateral side (Figs. 6.27, 6.28). The pontine nuclei are contained in the pes pontis.
Rudolf Nieuwenhuys, Jan Voogd, Christiaan van Huijzen, 2007
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Oak Tasar Culture: Aboriginal of Himalayas
6.3.6.2 Ring and Peduncle Formation Although A. proylei cocoons are pendant, the ring and peduncle are not as strong and neat as that of A. mylitta cocoons; being quite thin and loose. After completing the formation of hammock, the larva ...
Dr. R. K. Goel, J. V. Krishna Rao, 2004
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Localization in Clinical Neurology
Lesions at the numbers indicated will Climbing fibers prior to crossing causes contrapulsion of saccades Climbing fibers in inferior cerebellar peduncle causes ipsipulsion of saccades Unilateral dorsal vermis causes contrapulsion of saccades ...
Brazis, Joseph C. Masdeu, José Biller, 2011
9
Axioidea of the World and a Reconsideration of the ...
... telson unarmed on lateral margin ..............................................................................2 2 – A1 peduncle longer than A2 peduncle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – A1 peduncle about as long as, or shorter than A2 peduncle .
Katsushi Sakai, 2011
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Progress in Botany
The dinoflagellate swims about with a cytoplasmic peduncle, extruded near the flagellar grooves. If it encounters a prey it changes its swimming behaviour to move in tight circles. Eventually it makes contact with the tip of the peduncle.
Karl Esser, Ulrich Lüttge, Wolfram Beyschlag, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEDUNCLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term peduncle is used in the context of the following news items.
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Be kind to your fish when angling
With your other hand, gently grasp the narrow section just ahead of the tail (the caudal peduncle or “wrist”) and, with both hands in place, cradle ... «Kelowna Capital News, Jul 15»
2
Dolphin Watch Local paralyzed dolphin dies from natural forces with …
By the following spring, it was obvious that Twig had a partially paralyzed peduncle or tailstock. The back end of the tailstock seemed frozen, ... «Tampa Bay Newspapers, Jul 15»
3
The Local Hook: Redfish, Sailfish, Cobia Making Appearances In …
... survive since it became tail-wrapped in the angler's braided line and the peduncle joint was essentially cut right through, making it impossible ... «CapeNews.net, Jul 15»
4
Entangled whale rescued near Cape Point
The whale was entangled in five wraps of rope around its caudal peduncle, which is the narrow part of a marine mammal's body where the tail ... «East Coast Radio, Jul 15»
5
Poetry: Fraught sex and sexuality and an unusual provenance
the peduncle with its cunning bracts, ramified. for the parsing of winged grammarians;. we thrive in the trickery of constructions,. in the manner ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
6
Ropes, buoys pose a danger to whales
... rope around each of the flukes and one around the animal's so-called cordal peduncle, the narrow part of the animal's body ahead of the tail. «Independent Online, Jul 15»
7
PICS: Distressed 15m humpback whale rescued
... of its tail known as the caudal peduncle as well as two flotation buoys and two wraps of rope around the flat end of its tail known as the fluke. «News24, Jul 15»
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The Swordfish: Deep ocean dweller
There is a single large caudal keel either side of the peduncle (other billfish have two keels), and swordfish have no scales. Their shape and ... «Cayman Compass, Jul 15»
9
Break away from the fast-food traps by packing a lunch
Learn to appreciate the peduncle and calyx (the stem and green leaves at the top) so you can eat strawberries in one bite without needing to ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
10
Entangled humpback whale spotted near Santa Cruz harbor
... Harbor sporting two yellow floats near its head and another white float with line clearly wrapped around the peduncle near the fluke insertion. «KSBW The Central Coast, Jun 15»

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