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Definitions for furcula
ˈfɜr kyə lə; -ˌlifur·cu·la
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Princeton's WordNet
furculanoun
a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds
Wiktionary
furculanoun
A forked process or structure, generally two-pronged.
furculanoun
The forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles in birds, the wishbone or merrythought.
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.
Wikipedia
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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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 Dictionary
Furculanoun
a forked process; the wishbone or furculum
Etymology: [L., a forked prop, dim. of furca a fork.]
Wikidata
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.
Entomology
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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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of furcula in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of furcula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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