PERFOLIATE
perfoliate
(adjective) (of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
perfoliate (not comparable)
(botany, of leaves) Appearing to have the stem passing through the blade.
(botany, of leaves) Having the leaf round the stem at the base.
(zoology) Surrounded by a circle of hairs, etc.
Anagrams
• pie floater
Source: Wiktionary
Per*fo"li*ate, a. Etym: [Pref. per- + L. folium leaf.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through.
2. (Zoƶl.)
Definition: Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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