pendicle

noun

pen·​di·​cle

ˈpendə̇kəl

plural -s

1

: a pendent ornament

2

Scottish : a property forming part of a large estate

especially : one rented separately

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Medieval Latin pendiculum appendage, from Late Latin pendiculus cord, noose, from Latin pendere to weigh

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