Peduncle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bundle of myelinated neurons joining different parts of the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The thin process of tissue that attaches a polyp to the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The peduncle of the polyp was so thin that it was almost invisible to the naked eye.
- In corals, the peduncle is the stalk that connects the polyp to the rest of the colony.
- The peduncle of the sea anemone was strong enough to withstand the strong ocean currents.
- The polyp's peduncle was retractable, allowing it to withdraw into the safety of its base when threatened.
- The peduncle of the jellyfish-like creature was covered in tiny, stinging cells that deterred predators.
Meaning 3
Stalk bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.