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Meaning of petiole

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

petiole

Pronunciation:/ˈpɛtɪəʊl//ˈpɛdiˌoʊl/

noun

Definitions

  1. The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.

    Synonyms:pedicel

  2. (insect anatomy) A narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect; especially, the metasomal segment of certain Hymenoptera, such as wasps.

    Synonyms:pedicel

  3. The stalk at the base of the nest of the paper wasp.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/petiole

Related words

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