Pedicel

ped′i-sel, n. the little footstalk by which a single leaf or flower is fixed on the twig or on the cluster of which it forms a part—also Ped′icle .— n. Pedicellā′ria , a minute structure on the skin of sea-urchins and star-fish, like a stalk with a three or two bladed snapping forceps at the summit.— adjs. Ped′icellate , Pedic′ūlate , provided with a pedicel.— n. Ped′icle , a fetter for the foot. [Fr. pédicelle —L. pediculus , dim. of pes , ped is , the foot.]