pedate

adjective

ped·​ate
ˈpeˌdāt,
-də̇t,
usually -t+V
1
a
: having a foot
b
: having tube feet
many holothurians are pedate
2
[New Latin Pedata] : of or relating to the Pedata
3
: palmate with the lateral lobes cleft into two or more segments
pedate leaves
pedately adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin pedatus footed, from ped-, pes foot + -atus -ate

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“Pedate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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