digitate

adjective

dig·i·tate ˈdi-jə-ˌtāt

: having divisions arranged like those of a bird's foot

digitate leaves

digitately adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of digitate was in 1661

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“Digitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitate. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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digitate

adjective

dig·i·tate ˈdij-ə-ˌtāt

: having digits

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