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Peduncled vs Peduncle - What's the difference?

peduncled | peduncle |

As an adjective peduncled

is having a peduncle; supported on a peduncle; pedunculate.

As a noun peduncle is

(botany) the axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.

peduncled

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Having a peduncle; supported on a peduncle; pedunculate.
    • (Webster 1913)

    peduncle

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (botany) The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.
  • (botany) A short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure.
  • *
    • On fertilization, the archegonia form obyriform calyptrae that are distinctly narrowed at base to form a stalk or peduncle ; this does not occur in other Hepaticae.
  • (anatomy) A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.
  • (anatomy) In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna.
  • (anatomy) A stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.
  • (zoology) A collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail).

    • Related terms

    * pedicel