furciform

/ˌfɜːrsɪˈfɔːrm, ˌfɜːrˈsaɪfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having two branches or processes, resembling a fork, especially in reference to leaves or other plant appendages

“The furciform leaves of the plant helped it to spread in different directions.”

2. noun

A forked or branching structure, especially a leaf or a part of a plant

“The furciform part of the plant was responsible for photosynthesis.”

Synonyms

  • bifurcate
  • forked

Antonyms

  • simple
  • unbranched