Peduncle
/pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Peduncle
noun
- The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.
- A short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure.
- A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.
- In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles
- In vertebrates, the base any any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes.
Anagrams of Peduncle
Letter Values
p3
e1
d2
u1
n1
c3
l1
e1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Peduncle
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Peduncle"
Peduncle is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Peduncle" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "peduncle" is a medium-scoring word.