ferulaic

/fəˈruliːæk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a ferule or a method of binding with iron or metal bands.

“The ferulaic technique used by the craftsman was a unique blend of traditional and modern methods.”

2. adjective

Pertaining to the ferule or the area near it, especially in relation to a plant or its stem.

“The ferulaic nodes on the plant were a distinctive feature of its anatomy.”

Synonyms

  • binding
  • encasement
  • ferule

Antonyms

  • loose
  • unattached