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   Funicle (?), n. [L. funiculus, dim. of funis cord, rope: cf. F. funicule funicle (in sense 2).  Cf. Funambulo.] (Bot.)
   1. A small cord, ligature, or fiber.
   
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   2. (Bot.) The little stalk that attaches a seed to the placenta.
   
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