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The correct spelling is palmate.

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noun

Say it like: Pal-mat-e

The correct spelling is palmate. A salt or ester of ricinoleic acid (formerly called palmic acid); a ricinoleate. For example: "Although palmate leaves are typical of most Western maples, a number of species have leaves without lobes."

Usage Examples

Although palmate leaves are typical of most Western maples, a number of species have leaves without lobes.

The Palmate Newt is a common Western European amphibian.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A salt or ester of ricinoleic acid (formerly called palmic acid); a ricinoleate.

adjective

  1. 1.Having three or more lobes or veins arising from a common point.
  2. 2.(leaves) Having more than three leaflets arising from a common point, often in the form of a fan.
  3. 3.Having webbed appendage; palmated.
  4. 4.Hand-like; shaped like a hand with extended fingers

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