petiole
| Definition: | (noun) The slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf. |
| Synonyms: | leafstalk |
| Usage: | Beth pruned her plants methodically, snipping dead leaves at their petioles and throwing them in the compost. Discuss. |
Word of the Day: October 10, 2019
Author: The Bronx Chronicle
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