appendage

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English

Etymology

From append +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

Noun

appendage (plural appendages)

  1. An external body part that projects from the body.
    Synonyms: extremity, member
  2. A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.
    Synonyms: outgrowth, appendix, process
  3. A part that is joined to something larger.
    Synonyms: appendix, annex

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