Noun
/fəˈruːlə/
A ferula is a large, flat, often rigid leafy structure or a cane-like device used in medical contexts for immobilizing broken bones or supporting injured limbs. In botany, it refers to a type of plant, specifically a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, which includes giant fennel.
The term "ferula" is less commonly used in everyday conversation, primarily being more frequent in written medical or botanical contexts. It is generally utilized in specialized discussions within medical, botanical, or historical texts.
Врач наложил ферулу для стабилизации сломанной руки пациента.
The ancient texts described the use of a ferula to treat injuries in warriors.
Древние тексты описывали использование ферулы для лечения травм у воинов.
Botanists studied the characteristics of the ferula plant in their research.
While "ferula" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions associated with it, in medical and botanical jargon, it can be found in specific contexts relating to healing, treatment, and plant study. Here are a couple of idiomatic phrases where "ferula" might be relevant:
"Его уверенность ломалась как ферула под наблюдением."
"Support like a ferula" - Refers to providing strong support in difficult situations.
The word "ferula" originates from the Latin term "ferula," which means "rod" or "stick." The use of the term has been preserved mainly in medical language and botany, reflecting its historical significance in treatment and plant classification.
Synonyms: splint, brace (in the medical context), stalk, cane (in botanical context).
Antonyms: None directly applicable as it denotes a specific object/function, but one might consider "flexibility" in a figurative sense, representing something that doesn't immobilize or restrict movement.