FUNICLE

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