funicle

[ fyoo-ni-kuh l ]

/ ˈfyu nɪ kəl /

the stalk of an ovule or seed.

Origin of funicle

From the Latin word fūniculus, dating back to 1655–65. See funiculus, -cle¹

The ovule is curved upon itself, so that the micropyle is near the funicle.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 |Various
Annelet or annellus: Hym.; small ring-joints between scape and funicle.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology |John. B. Smith
Caulis: the funicle of antenna: the corneous basal part of jaws.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology |John. B. Smith

funicle

/ (ˈfjuːnɪkəl) /

botany the stalk that attaches an ovule or seed to the wall of the ovary Also called: funiculus

funiculate (fjʊˈnɪkjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt), adjective

C17: from Latin fūniculus a thin rope, from fūnis rope