Definition of Furcula

1. Noun. A forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds.

Group relationships: Bird
Specialized synonyms: Wishbone, Wishing Bone
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os

Definition of Furcula

1. n. A forked process; the wishbone or furculum.

Definition of Furcula

1. Noun. (anatomy) A forked process or structure, generally two-pronged. ¹

2. Noun. (ornithology) The forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles in birds, the wishbone or merrythought. ¹

3. Noun. (entomology) The (two-pronged,) forked, somewhat tail-like organ held bent forward and secured by a catch beneath most species of Collembola (springtails), with which they jump by releasing the catch abruptly when alarmed. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Furcula

1. a forked bone [n -LAE] : FURCULAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Furcula

1. A forked process; the wishbone or furculum. Origin: L, a forked prop, dim. Of furca a fork. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Furcula

furbishing
furbisht
furcal
furcal nerve
furcate
furcated
furcately
furcates
furcating
furcation
furcation defects
furcations
furciferous
furcraea
furcraeas
furcula (current term)
furculae
furcular
furculum
furculæ
furder
furdle
furdled
furdles
furdling
furdom
furethidine
fureur
fureurs

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