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STIPULE

\stˈɪpjuːl], \stˈɪpjuːl], \s_t_ˈɪ_p_j_uː_l]\

Definitions of STIPULE

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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An appendage at the base of a leaf.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

See Stipula.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In bot., a leaflet at the base of other leaves, having a lateral position, and more or less changed either in form or texture.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

One of two foliaceous or membranaceous processes developed at the base of a leaf petiole, sometimes in tendril or spine form.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

n. [Latin] An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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