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adj. [L. dim. forfex, shears]Scissor-shaped; forked; furcate.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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forficulate — for·fic·u·late … English syllables
forficulate — lə̇t, ˌlāt adjective Etymology: Latin forficula + English ate : forked, furcate used especially of plant or animal parts (as certain pedicellariae); compare forcipulate … Useful english dictionary
forcipulata — fȯ(r)ˌsipyəˈläd.ə, ˈlād.ə noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from forcipula (diminutive of Latin forcip , forceps) + ata : the most highly specialized order of starfishes, distinguished by possession of stalked forficulate… … Useful english dictionary
forcipulate — (ˈ)fȯ(r)|sipyəˌlāt adjective Etymology: New Latin forcipula + English ate : like a small forceps; usually : being or having stalked pedicellariae made up of a basal ossicle with two articulated blades see forcipiform, forficiform; … Useful english dictionary
