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petiole

/ˈpɛtiəʊl/

/ˈpɛtiˌoʊl/

Translations

petiolenoun

petioles

/ˈpɛtiəʊl/

/ˈpɛtiˌoʊl/

The petiole connects the leaf blade to the stem.

Черешок соединяет листовую пластину со стеблем.

Synonyms

leaf stalk

petioleadjective

/ˈpɛt.i.əʊl/

/ˈpɛt.i.oʊl/

Used attributively in scientific contexts, e.g., 'petiole length'.

petiolenoun

The stalk that joins a leaf to a stem; leafstalk.

The petiole of the plant was long and slender, allowing the leaf to sway gently in the breeze.

A narrow, waist-like constriction between the thorax and abdomen of certain insects, especially ants and wasps.

The ant's petiole connects its thorax and abdomen.

petioleadjective

Relating to or situated on a petiole.

Petiole length was recorded for each leaf sample.