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adj
Appearing to have the stem passing through the blade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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adj
Having the leaf round the stem at the base.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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adj
Surrounded by a circle of hairs, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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adjective satellite
(of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Borrowed from New Latin perfoliāta, from Latin per- (“through”) + the feminine of Latin foliātus (“foliate”).
Across languages
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