Baculine

/ˈbæk.jə.laɪn/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or resembling a baculum or rod-like structure.

Etymology

From Latin 'baculum' with the adjective suffix '-ine,' creating a descriptive term for things related to staffs or rods.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ine' appears in words like 'feline' and 'bovine'—so 'baculine' technically means 'of or relating to sticks,' which sounds funny but was totally normal scientific terminology!

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