Peduncle
Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈɛdˈəŋkəɫ/
Peduncle (noun)
- The part of a plant that supports a flower or fruit.
- A stalk that connects a part of an animal's body to its main body.
Examples
- The peduncle supports the flower above the leaves.
- The peduncle connects the body to the appendage.
Common collocations: flower peduncle, long peduncle, muscular peduncle, flexible peduncle