Furcal

/ˈfɜːrkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, shaped like, or characteristic of a furca or fork.

Etymology

From furca + -al suffix, creating an adjective meaning 'of or relating to a fork' in scientific language.

Kelly Says

Furcal is pure science jargon—when a biologist describes a tail as 'furcal,' they're saying it's split or forked like a tuning fork!

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