Definitions for furcula
ˈfɜr kyə lə; -ˌlifur·cu·la

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. furculanoun

   a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. furculanoun

   A forked process or structure, generally two-pronged.

2. furculanoun

   The forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles in birds, the wishbone or merrythought.

3. furculanoun

   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.

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1. Furcula

   The furcula (Latin for "little fork") or wishbone is a forked bone found in most birds and some species of non-avian dinosaurs, and is formed by the fusion of the two clavicles. In birds, its primary function is in the strengthening of the thoracic skeleton to withstand the rigors of flight.

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1. furcula

   Furcula is the fused clavicle bones, also known as a "wishbone", found in birds and some dinosaurs. It plays a key role in flight by adding strength and flexibility to the bird's wings during flapping. The term "furcula" is derived from the Latin word "furculum", meaning "little fork".

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Furculanoun

   a forked process; the wishbone or furculum

2. Etymology: [L., a forked prop, dim. of furca a fork.]

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1. Furcula

   The furcula or wishbone is a forked bone found in birds and some other animals, and is formed by the fusion of the two clavicles. In birds, its primary function is in the strengthening of the thoracic skeleton to withstand the rigors of flight.

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1. Furcula

   a forked process: an osmaterium {Scanner's comment: sic. See comment under "osmaterium".}: in Collembola the spring or saltatory appendage borne by the fourth abdominal segment: in Orthoptera, a pair of backwardly directed appendages which overlie in a more or less forked position the base of the supra-anal plate.

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How to pronounce furcula?

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How to say furcula in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of furcula in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of furcula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=furcula
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Furcula
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furcula
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furcula
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=furcula
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=furcula
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=furcula