palmate

Definitions of palmate
  1. adjective
    (of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin
    synonyms:
    webbed
    (of the feet of some animals) having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin
  2. adjective
    of a leaf shape; having leaflets or lobes radiating from a common point
    synonyms: palm-shaped
    compound
    composed of more than one part
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