leafstalk

American  

[leef-stawk] / ˈlifˌstɔk /

noun

1. petiole.

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leafstalk British  

/ ˈliːfˌstɔːk /

noun

1. Technical name: petiole. the stalk attaching a leaf to a stem or branch

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leafstalk Scientific  

/ lēf′stôk′ /

1. The slender, elongated structure by which the leaves of most plants are attached to the stem.

2. Also called petiole

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Etymology

Origin of leafstalk

First recorded in 1770–80; leaf + stalk ¹

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Example Sentences

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leafstalk

Branches and stalks downy; leafstalk wing-margined between the 9 to 21 oblong-lanceolate, usually entire leaflets, which are oblique at base and smooth and shining above.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

Z. Leaves about 2 in. long, oval, on twigs which have ridges extending down from the sides of the leafstalk; small tree, almost a shrub, with beautiful flowers 43. Lagerstroemia.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

Leaves deltoid, wider than long, crenulated all round, both sides smooth from the first; leafstalk compressed; buds glutinous.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

Leaves obovate-oblong to lance-oblong, sharply serrate, soon smooth; leafstalk smooth; fruit small, globular, black, with a bloom; the stone rounded, acute at one edge; flesh greenish, astringent.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

Parts of Leaves.—A complete leaf consists of three parts: the blade, the thin expanded portion; the petiole, the leafstalk; and the stipules, a pair of small blades at the base of the petiole.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

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