palmate

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

• 🇫🇷Se dit d'une feuille ou d'une autre structure dont les lobes ou segments partent d'un point central, évoquant une main ouverte.

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.

   🇫🇷Palmé (pied)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Forme palmée (feuille)

   Synonymes: digitatepalm-shaped

   Antonymes: pinnate

• more palmate comparative form
• most palmate superlative form