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1. petiole
noun. the slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf.
Synonyms
- leafstalk
- phyllode
- stem
Antonyms
- rear
Etymology
- pétiole (French)
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Example sentences of the word petiole
1. Noun, singular or mass
The petiole is the part of the leaf stem or mid-rib at the base of the leaf where it joins the trunk stem.
2. Adjective
The base of the leaf by the petiole stem looks like the uneven lobes of a heart.