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caudicle

/kɔːˈdɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does caudicle mean?

noun

A small stalk or peduncle, especially one that supports a flower or a fruit; a small foot or stalk, especially one that supports a part of an insect's body.

Example

"The delicate caudicle of the orchid supported the weight of the flower."

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