peltate

Meanings

• noun

  A peltate is a type of leaf or organ that is attached to a stem by only one point, resembling a round plate.

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Variants

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peltate

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'peltatus', meaning 'covered with hide' or 'round like a shield'. The term 'peltate' comes from the shape of some leaves or organs that resemble a shield or round plate.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'peltate' is not only used in botany but also in other fields such as archaeology and geology.

2. In archaeology, 'peltate' refers to a type of pottery or clay discs with a central depression, believed to have been used for various purposes including as weights or as decorative items.

3. In geology, 'peltate' describes a type of sedimentary grain with a central nucleus surrounded by smaller grains, resembling the shape of a peltate leaf.

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1. rosette: A group of leaves arranged in a compact circle at the end of a stem, such as those found on Agave plants, are often referred to as a rosette. The term 'peltate' and 'rosette' are related as both describe the shape and arrangement of leaves in certain plants.

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Culture

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In botany, the term 'peltate' is used to describe certain types of leaves, such as those found on the plant Agave. These leaves are attached to the stem by a swollen base, creating a round or disc-like shape.

How to Memorize "peltate"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the term 'peltate', imagine a round plate or shield attached to a stem by only one point. Visualize the shape and imagine the connection to the stem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'peltate' with the word 'shield' or 'plate' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Peltate' - 'P' for Peltate, 'E' for Ellipse (the shape resembling an ellipse), 'L' for Leaf, 'T' for Truncated (attached by one point), and 'A' for Attached.

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