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stipulaceous
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stipulaceous, a. [Cf. F. stipulacé, stipulaire. See Stipula.].
Of or pertaining to stipules; resembling stipules; furnished with stipules; growing on stipules, or close to them; occupying the position of stipules; as, stipular glands and stipular tendrils. [1913 Webster]
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