forked

adjective \ˈfȯrkt, ˈfȯr-kəd\

: divided into two parts at one end : shaped like the letter Y

Full Definition of FORKED

: resembling a fork especially in having one end divided into two or more branches or points <forked lightning>

: shaped like a fork or having a forked part <a forked road>

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13th century

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adjective \ˈfȯrkt, ˈfȯr-kəd\

: having one end divided into two or more branches <a forked river>

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