The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
peltated — a. See peltate … New dictionary of synonyms
Peltate — Pel tate, Peltated Pel ta*ted, a. [Cf. F. pelt[ e]. See {Pelta}.] 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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Peltately — Peltate Pel tate, Peltated Pel ta*ted, a. [Cf. F. pelt[ e]. See {Pelta}.] 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},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peltate — a.; (also peltated) (Bot.) Shield shaped … New dictionary of synonyms
shield-shaped — a. Scutate, clypeiform, peltate, peltated … New dictionary of synonyms
