FURCULAE

8 letters 13 Scrabble points

Definition of FURCULAE

noun

  1. A forked process or structure, generally two-pronged.

  2. The forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles in birds, the wishbone or merrythought.

  3. 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.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters F U R C U L A E
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points