petiole

Meanings

• noun

  A thin stalk that connects the blade of a leaf to the stem.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɛtɪəʊl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pedicel , pedicel

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Variants

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petiole , petioled , petioles

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Etymology

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From Latin petiolum, diminutive of petia, 'foot'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest petiole recorded was that of a Rafflesia arnoldii leaf, measuring over a meter long.

2. In some plants, the petiole can be colored differently than the leaf blade, creating an interesting visual effect.

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Related Concepts

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1. stipe: Another term for petiole, specifically used for the stalk of a grass leaf.

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Culture

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In botany, the petiole is an important structural feature of a leaf, providing support and facilitating the transfer of water and nutrients from the stem to the leaf.

How to Memorize "petiole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a leaf with a thin stalk connecting it to the stem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'petiole' with the concept of a leaf's stalk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'petiole' as 'pet' in 'petunia' + 'iole' in 'ioleum'.

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