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petiole 1. the stalk by which a leaf is attached to the rest of the plant 2. Zoology a slender stalk or stem, such as the connection between the thorax and abdomen of ants petiole [′ped·ē‚ōl] (botany) The stem which supports the blade of a leaf. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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