peltate

[ pel-teyt ]
/ ˈpɛl teɪt /

adjective Botany.

having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped.

Origin of peltate

1745–55; < Latin peltātus, equivalent to pelt(a) small shield (< Greek péltē) + ātus -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM peltate

pel·tate·ly, adverb pel·ta·tion, noun sub·pel·tate, adjective sub·pel·tate·ly, adverb

Words nearby peltate

pelota, pelotas, peloton, pelt, peltast, peltate, peltation, pelter, peltier effect, peltier element, peltier heat

British Dictionary definitions for peltation

peltate
/ (ˈpɛlteɪt) /

adjective

(of leaves) having the stalk attached to the centre of the lower surface

Derived forms of peltate

peltately, adverb peltation, noun

Word Origin for peltate

C18: from Latin peltātus equipped with a pelta, a small shield; see peltast

Medical definitions for peltation

peltation
[ pĕl-tā′shən ]

n.

Protection provided by inoculation with an antiserum or vaccine.