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petiole

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noun pet·i·ole \ˈpe-tē-ˌōl\

Definition of petiole

  1. 1 :  a slender stem that supports the blade of a foliage leaf

  2. 2 :  peduncle; specifically :  a slender abdominal segment joining the rest of the abdomen to the thorax in some insects

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Origin and Etymology 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

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petiole

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noun pet·i·ole \ˈpe-tē-ˌōl\

Definition of petiole for Students

  1. :  the slender stem of a leaf

Learn More about petiole

  1. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about petiole

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