Definition of Forficate

1. Adjective. Resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches. "Horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots"

Exact synonyms: Bifurcate, Biramous, Branched, Fork-like, Forked, Pronged, Prongy
Similar to: Divided
Derivative terms: Prong

Definition of Forficate

1. a. Deeply forked, as the tail of certain birds.

Definition of Forficate

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Forficate

1. Deeply forked, as the tail of certain birds. Origin: L. Forfex, forficis, shears. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forficate

forfeitable
forfeited
forfeiter
forfeiters
forfeiting
forfeits
forfeiture
forfeitures
forfend
forfended
forfending
forfends
forfex
forfexes
forficate (current term)
forficate (current term)
forficula
Forficula
Forficula auricularia
Forficulidae
forgat
forgather
forgather
forgathered
forgathering
forgathers
forgave
forge
forge
forgeabilities

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