Synonyms for pedicle
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A fleshy line used to attach and anchor brachiopods and some bivalve molluscs to a substrate.
Related words
- Word family
- pedicel
Forms
- Plural
- pedicles → pedicels…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pedicle | steady | |
| pedicel | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- pedicel