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Spreading from the apex of a petiole, as the divisions of a leaf, or leaflets, so as to resemble the hand with outspread fingers.

Having the distal portion broad, flat, and more or less divided into lobes; - said of certain corals, antlers, etc.

Spreading from the apex of a petiole, as the divisions of a leaf, or leaflets, so as to resemble the hand with outspread fingers.

Having the distal portion broad, flat, and more or less divided into lobes; - said of certain corals, antlers, etc.

In bot., having the shape of the open hand with the fingers apart, as in some leaves; entirely webbed.