Meaning of furcate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfərkeɪt/

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  1. Verb

    furcate

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from late Latin furcatus‘cloven’, from Latin furca‘fork’

    Definitions

    1. divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

    Examples

    • « The road forks »

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