palmate

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

• 🇪🇸Describe una hoja u otra estructura que tiene forma de mano abierta, con lóbulos o segmentos que se extienden desde un punto central.

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.

   🇪🇸Palmado (de patas de ave acuática)

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Palmado (forma de hoja)

   Sinónimos: digitatepalm-shaped

   Antónimos: pinnate

• more palmate comparative form
• most palmate superlative form