funicular

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

1fu·nic·u·lar

adj \fy-ˈni-kyə-lər, fə-\

Definition of FUNICULAR

1
: having the form of or associated with a cord usually under tension
2
[New Latin funiculus] : of, relating to, or being a funiculus
3
: of, relating to, or being a funicular <a funicular system>

Origin of FUNICULAR

Latin funiculus
First Known Use: 1664

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