pedate

adjective

ped·​ate

ˈpeˌdāt,

-də̇t,

usually -t+V

1

a

: having a foot

b

: having tube feet

many holothurians are pedate

2

[New Latin Pedata] : of or relating to the Pedata

3

: palmate with the lateral lobes cleft into two or more segments

pedate leaves

pedately adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin pedatus footed, from ped-, pes foot + -atus -ate

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