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Trifurcate

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Branch 76% connected

A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant.

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Fork 76% connected

An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curve…

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Furcate 76% connected

Alt. of Furcated

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Ramify 76% connected

To divide into branches or subdivisions; as, to ramify an art, subject, scheme.

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Separate 76% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

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