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peltate

pel·tate

uncommon

adjective

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)

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Origin

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

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