Trifoliate

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Pronunciation key ( tri-fō′li-it ) ( tri-fō′li-āt′ )

tri•fo•li•ate

adj.

[tri- + L. foliatus < folium, a leaf].

1. Having three leaflets.
2. Also loosely, trifoliolate.

References

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

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peltate

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Pronunciation key ( pel′tāt )

pel•tate

Peltate leaf

adj.

[< L. pelta (< Gr. peltē) light shield; + ate].

1. Possessing a stalk attached to the center of the lower surface: said of some types of leaves.

Peltate leaf

References and Further Reading

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005

Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes

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auri-

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Pronunciation key ( ô′ri )

au•ri-

[< L. auris, ear].

1. A combining form meaning ear such being, auriform.

References

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

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