| Pronunciation: | 'leef`stok | ||
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| Definition: | [n] the slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf | ||
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| Synonyms: | petiole | ||
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| See Also: | phyllode, stalk, stem | ||
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| Definition: | \Leaf"stalk`\, n. (Bot.) The stalk or petiole which supports a leaf. | ||
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