Peltate

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Shield-shaped; scutiform.
  2. 2
    Having the petiole attached to the lower surface instead of the margin.
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of a leaf shape) round, with the stem attached near the center of the lower surface rather than the margin (as a nasturtium leaf for example) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
shield shapedshield-shaped

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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