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Palmate Definition & Meaning

palmate
adjective
  1. (of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin
  2. of a leaf shape; having leaflets or lobes radiating from a common point

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Frequently asked questions

What does palmate mean?
(of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin of a leaf shape; having leaflets or lobes radiating from a common point
What part of speech is palmate?
Palmate is an adjective.
How many definitions does palmate have?
Palmate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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