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leafstalk

[leef-stawk]

leaf·stalk

[leef-stawk]
noun
petiole (def. 1).

Origin:
1770–80; leaf + stalk1
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Leafstalk is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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leafstalk (ˈliːfˌstɔːk)
 
n
Technical name: petiole the stalk attaching a leaf to a stem or branch

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leafstalk   (lēf'stôk')  Pronunciation Key 
The slender, elongated structure by which the leaves of most plants are attached to the stem. Also called petiole.
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