peltate en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātuslbor. English -ate English peltate From Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē) + English -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Meanings
- Shield-shaped; scutiform.
- (of leaves) Having the petiole attached to the lower surface instead of the margin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most peltate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more peltate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
bipeltate · subpeltate · unipeltate