noun
- plural of funicle; small cords or fiber-like structures
Usage: botanical; anatomical
Examples
- The botanist examined the funicles connecting the seeds to the pod.
- These funicles serve as the attachment points for the ovules.
- The plant’s funicles were clearly visible under the microscope.
- Damage to the funicles can affect seed development.
- The researcher studied how nutrients travel through the funicles.