1. Of, relating to, or resembling a fork; having a forked shape or structure.
Usage: technical; biology
2. In zoology, relating to the furcula, a forked bone or structure found in certain animals such as birds.
Usage: zoology; technical

Examples

• The furcular structure of the bird's skeleton provides support for flight.
• The insect's furcular appendages helped it jump with great force.
• Scientists examined the furcular bones to understand the species' evolutionary history.
• The furcular shape of the plant's stem allowed it to branch efficiently.
• The furcular design of the tool made it useful for splitting wood.