forficate

ˈfɔrfɪˌkeɪt
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Translation of forficate into Hebrew

Adjective

1.

fork-shaped

Dated
shaped like or resembling a fork
Dated
מְפוּצָל mefutzalדְּמוּי מַזְלֵג
  • The forficate leaves of the plant spread widely..העלים מפוצלים של הצמח התפשטו לרוחב
2.

zoology

Dated
deeply divided into two parts like a fork
Dated
מְפֻצָּל mefutzalמְסֻטָּר mesutarמְפֻצָּל כְּמוֹ מַזְלֵג
  • The bird's forficate tail helped it maneuver swiftly.הזנב המזלגי של הציפור עזר לה לתמרן במהירות.
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Synonyms and analogies of forficate in English

adj.bifurcateforkedMore synonyms

Examples of forficate in a sentence

  • Forficate branches can be seen in some trees.
  • The insect's forficate wings were fascinating.
  • Its forficate claws allowed it to grip tightly.
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