palmate

• Descreve uma folha ou outra estrutura em forma de mão aberta, com lobos ou segmentos que se irradiam de um ponto central; também se aplica a pés de aves com dedos unidos por membrana.

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

1. Web-footedC2formal

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

   Palmípede

   • 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.

   Sinônimoswebbed

2. C2formal

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

   Palmatiforme

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdigitatepalm-shaped

   Antônimospinnate