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palmate

/ˈpɑː.meɪt/

/ˈpɑl.meɪt/

Translations

palmatenoun

palmates

/ˈpæl.meɪt/

/ˈpælˌmeɪt/

palmateadjective

more palmate

Comp.

most palmate

Super.

/ˈpɑː.meɪt/

/ˈpɑl.meɪt/

пальчатый

The leaves of the horse chestnut tree are palmate.

Листья конского каштана пальчатые.

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palmatenoun

A leaf, antler, or other structure that is palmate in shape.

Among the specimens, several palmates showed five distinct lobes radiating from the base.

palmateadjective

Having a shape similar to an open hand with fingers extended, typically used to describe leaves or other structures that spread out from a central point.

The maple tree is known for its palmate leaves, which resemble the shape of a hand.

Having lobes or segments that radiate from a common point, often used in botany to describe the arrangement of leaflets or veins.

The palmate venation of the leaf allows for efficient nutrient distribution throughout the plant.

Having broad, flattened parts that spread from a common point, especially referring to the antlers of certain deer or the webbed feet of some animals.

The moose's palmate antlers can span well over a metre across.