Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Bradley (?1688–1732), botanist and writer. Apparently from French radicule from classical Latin rādīcula little root, rootlet; compare -cule.
Definition of radicule in US English:
radicule
nounˈradɪkjuːl
Botany rare
Radicle.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Bradley (?1688–1732), botanist and writer. Apparently from French radicule from classical Latin rādīcula little root, rootlet; compare -cule.