Fascicle
/ˈfæs.ɪ.kəl/noun
A small bundle or cluster, often of botanical or literary origin.
Did you know?The term 'fascicle' is derived from the Latin 'fasciculus', a diminutive of 'fascis', meaning 'bundle', which was often used in rituals to symbolize unity and power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
fasciculus
“A small bundle or package, often used in reference to scrolls or texts.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
fasciculus
“A collection or assembly of written works.”
14th Century
Old French
fascicule
“A small bundle, typically of leaves or documents.”
Modern English
English
fascicle
“A term for a small bundle, especially in botanical or literary contexts.”