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faucal

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈfoʊkəl/

KK: /fɔːkəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to the throat area of a flower's corolla, where the petals are joined together.


Example

The faucal structure of the flower plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever noticed the faucal features on those flowers we saw last weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I remember those! They had such unique shapes.
Sloth A
Exactly! The way the petals fused at the throat was really interesting.
Sloth B
It really stood out to me too; nature can be so creative.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
throatal
guttural
pharyngeal
Antonyms
nonthroatal
smooth
unfused
Root Explanation

The word 'faucal' originates from Latin 'fauces' (meaning throat or jaws). It refers to something related to the throat or the opening of the throat, particularly in anatomical contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fauces' as the throat area, which helps you remember that 'faucal' relates to the throat.

Visually Confused Words
furcal
faunal
facial
ucal
auca
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