petiole
pet·i·ole
noun \ˈpe-tē-ˌōl\Definition of PETIOLE
1
: a slender stem that supports the blade of a foliage leaf
2
: peduncle; specifically : a slender abdominal segment joining the rest of the abdomen to the thorax in some insects
— pet·i·oled \-ˌōld\ adjective
See Origin of PETIOLE
New Latin petiolus, from Latin petiolus, peciolus small foot, fruit stalk, probably alteration of Latin *pediciolus, diminutive of pediculus, diminutive of ped-, pes foot — more at foot
First Known Use: 1753
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