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pseudopetiole

pseudopetiole noun: the petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.

Noun

pseudopetiole (plural pseudopetioles)

  1. The petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.
  2. A petiole-like constriction of the lamina or similar organ (such as a phyllode or phylloclade).
  3. The morphologically distinct proximal section of a petiole to which stipules are attached.

Forms of pseudopetiole

pluralpseudopetioles

Origin of pseudopetiole

From pseudo- + petiole.

Questions about pseudopetiole

What does pseudopetiole mean?
Pseudopetiole means the petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.
What part of speech is pseudopetiole?
Pseudopetiole is a noun.
What is the plural of pseudopetiole?
The plural of pseudopetiole is pseudopetioles.

Words near pseudopetiole in the dictionary

  1. pseudoperithecium
  2. pseudoperitoneal
  3. pseudoperitoneum
  4. pseudoperoxidase
  5. pseudoperoxidases
  6. pseudopetiole
  7. pseudopetioles
  8. pseudophacodonesis
  9. pseudophake
  10. pseudophakes
  11. pseudophakia

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