peltate

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē) +‎ -ate.

Adjective

peltate (comparative more peltate, superlative most peltate)

1. Shield-shaped; scutiform.
2. (botany, of leaves) Having the petiole attached to the lower surface instead of the margin.

Related terms

• peltately
• perfoliate

Anagrams

• palette

Italian

Adjective

peltate

1. feminine plural of peltato

Anagrams

• palette

Latin

Adjective

peltāte

1. vocative masculine singular of peltātus