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furculum

/fur-kyuh-luhm/US // ˈfɜr kyə ləm //

裘皮,裘沲谡迹,裘皮纹,裘毛

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural fur·cu·la [fur-kyuh-luh]. /ˈfɜr kyə lə/.

    • : furcula.

Examples

  • The furculum, pelvis, and bones of the tail are in their natural position.

  • The region of the furculum is equally well marked in the Toucans and Sun-birds.

  • Again, all birds that can fly possess a “merrythought,” or furculum; and such is not found in the Pterodactyl.

  • The furculum of the Bird is always absent from the Pterodactyle.