Defn: The stem or stalk that supports the flower or fruit of a plant, or a cluster of flowers or fruits.
Note: The ultimate divisions or branches of a peduncle are called pedicels. In the case of a solitary flower, the stalk would be called a peduncle if the flower is large, and a pedicel if it is small or delicate.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A sort of stem by which certain shells and barnacles are attached to other objects. See Illust. of Barnacle.
3. (Anat.)
Defn: A band of nervous or fibrous matter connecting different parts of the brain; as, the peduncles of the cerebellum; the peduncles of the pineal gland.
PEDUNCLED
Pe*dun"cled, a.
Defn: Having a peduncle; supported on a peduncle; pedunculate.
PEDUNCULAR
Pe*dun"cu*lar, a. Etym: [Cf. F. pédonculaire.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to a peduncle; growing from a peduncle; as, a peduncular tendril.