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Webster 1913 Edition

Peltated

{

Pel′tate

,

Pel′ta-ted

, }

Adj.

[Cf. F.

pelté

. See

.]

Shield-shaped; scutiform;

(Bot.)

having the stem or support attached to the lower surface, instead of at the base or margin; – said of a leaf or other organ.

–

Pel′tate-ly

(#)

,

adv.