peltate

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

peltate (comparative more peltate, superlative most peltate)

  1. Shield-shaped; scutiform.
  2. (botany, of leaves) Having the petiole attached to the lower surface instead of the margin.

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Italian

Adjective

peltate

  1. feminine plural of peltato

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Latin

Adjective

peltāte

  1. vocative masculine singular of peltātus
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