peduncle
Definitions
The stalk that supports an individual flower or a cluster of flowers.
A stalk-like structure or part in an animal, such as the narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in some insects.
A band of white matter connecting different parts of the brain.
Examples
The botanist carefully examined the flower's peduncle to identify the species.
The heavy fruit caused the slender peduncle to bend toward the ground.