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palmate leaf

/ˈpælmeɪt liːf/

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/ˈpælmeɪt liːf/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛист, разделённый на несколько долей или листочков, расходящихся из одной центральной точки, напоминающий форму раскрытой ладони с пальцами.

A leaf that is divided into several lobes or leaflets that spread out from a common central point, resembling the shape of an open hand with fingers.

  1. Leaf shapeC1formal

    A leaf that is divided into several lobes that radiate from a common point, resembling the shape of a hand with spread fingers.

    ruПальчатый лист

    • The maple tree has a palmate leaf with five distinct lobes.
    • Botanists classify this plant by its palmate leaf structure.
    • Palmate leaves are common in many species of ivy and maple.