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pedicel

ped.i.cel \'ped-*-.sel\ \.ped-*-'sel-*t\ n [NL pedicellus, dim. of L 
   pediculus] 1: a slender plant stalk; esp : one that supports a fruiting or 
   spo re-bearing organ 2a: a narrow basal part by which a larger part or 
   organ of an animal is att ached 2b: a small foot or footlike organ  - 
   ped.i.cel.late aj