peltate

[ pel-teyt ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped.

peltate

/ ˈpɛlteɪt /

adjective

1. (of leaves) having the stalk attached to the centre of the lower surface

Derived Forms

• ˈpeltately, adverb
• pelˈtation, noun

Other Words From

• peltate·ly adverb
• pel·tation noun
• sub·peltate adjective
• sub·peltate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of peltate¹

1745–55; < Latin peltātus, equivalent to pelt ( a ) small shield (< Greek péltē ) + ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of peltate¹

C18: from Latin peltātus equipped with a pelta, a small shield; see peltast

Example Sentences

Thus it is proper to describe the shape of the indusium as peltate.

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Style very short and thick, stigma peltate, divided into 10 parts.

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Anthers of irregular shape, peltate, with the borders deeply undulate.

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Cones globular, with peltate, valvate scales, firmly closed till ripe; the scales thick and pointed at the center.

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Fruit a circumscissile 2-celled capsule, with one or more peltate seeds in each cell, or an achene.

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