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Stipule Definition & Meaning

stipule
noun
  1. a small leafy outgrowth at the base of a leaf or its stalk; usually occurring in pairs and soon shed

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What does stipule mean?
a small leafy outgrowth at the base of a leaf or its stalk; usually occurring in pairs and soon shed
What part of speech is stipule?
Stipule is a noun.

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