Definitions for peltate

peltate pel·tate

Spelling: [pel-teyt]
IPA: /ˈpɛl teɪt/

Peltate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 117 anagrams from letters in peltate (aeelptt).

Definitions for peltate

adjective

  1. having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped.

Origin of peltate

1745-55; Latin peltātus, equivalent to pelt(a) small shield (Greek péltē) + ātus -ate1

Examples for peltate

Thus it is proper to describe the shape of the indusium as peltate.

The formation of peltate leaves has been traced to the union of the lobes of a cleft leaf.

Seeds rather few (4–20 in each cell), peltate and saucer-shaped or globular-thimble-shaped, pitted.

From this point of view, peltate leaves like those of Tropæolum or Nelumbium become very significant.

The leaves are peltate, and in the bud are folded about the end of the petiole after the manner of an umbrella.

Cones globular, with peltate, valvate scales, firmly closed till ripe; the scales thick and pointed at the center.

Anthers of irregular shape, peltate, with the borders deeply undulate.

The seed organs are curious, the stigma being foot-stalked, peltate, and placed between and above the anthers.

Word Value for peltate
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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