ˈfərkyələ noun
( plural furcu·lae -ˌlē)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, forked prop, diminutive of furca fork — more at fork
1. : a forked process or structure ; specifically : wishbone
2. : an elevation on the embryonic floor of the pharynx from which the epiglottis develops
3. : any of various appendages of insects ; specifically : the forked leaping appendage arising from the fourth abdominal segment of a collembolan
• fur·cu·lar -_lə(r) adjective