palmate

Describes a leaf or other structure that is shaped like an open hand with lobes or segments radiating from a central point.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt eine Blattform oder andere Struktur, die wie eine geöffnete Handfläche geformt ist, mit Lappen oder Segmenten, die von einem zentralen Punkt ausgehen. Bezieht sich auch auf Füße oder andere Körperteile mit ähnlich gefingerten oder strahlenförmig angeordneten Fortsätzen.

1. Web-footed C2 formal

   Having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin, as seen in the feet of water birds.

   • The duck's palmate feet help it swim efficiently.
   • Swans have palmate feet adapted for aquatic life.
   • The ornithologist noted the palmate structure of the bird's foot.

   🇩🇪Schwimmfüßig

   Synonyme: webbed

2. Leaf shape C2 formal

   Describing a leaf shape where leaflets or lobes radiate from a common point, like the fingers of a hand.

   • The maple tree has palmate leaves with five distinct lobes.
   • Botanists classify this plant as having palmate venation.
   • The palmate leaf of the ivy is easily recognizable.

   🇩🇪Handförmig

   Synonyme: digitatepalm-shaped

   Antonyme: pinnate

• more palmate comparative form
• most palmate superlative form