English Explanatory Dictionary

peltate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Shield-shaped; scutiform.
  2. Having the petiole attached to the lower surface instead of the margin.

Word forms

peltate more peltate most peltate

Etymology

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

Related words

peltately perfoliate

Derived words

bipeltate subpeltate unipeltate
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