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branchlet

/ˈbræntʃlɪt/

Translations

branchletnoun

branchlets

/ˈbræntʃlɪt/

The bird perched on a branchlet of the tree.

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Additional translations

Synonyms

branchletadjective

/ˈbrɑːntʃlɪt/

/ˈbræntʃlət/

Used attributively in botanical descriptions, e.g., "branchlet scars", "branchlet apex".

Synonyms

branchletnoun

A small branch or subdivision of a branch, especially of a tree or shrub.

The bird perched delicately on the branchlet, chirping softly.

(zoology) A small secondary branch in branching organisms such as corals or bryozoans.

Under the microscope, the coral's branchlets appeared feathery and fragile.

branchletadjective

Attributive: of, relating to, or located on a branchlet.

The branchlet scars on the stem are clearly visible.