peltate

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē) +‎ -ate.

Adjective[edit]

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[edit]

Adjective[edit]

peltate

  1. feminine plural of peltato

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Latin[edit]

Adjective[edit]

peltāte

  1. vocative masculine singular of peltātus