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stipule
CIDE DICTIONARY
stipule, n. [L. stipula a stalk, stem, straw: cf. F. stipule. Cf. Stubble.].
An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
stipule, n. a small leaflike appendage to a leaf, usu. at the base of a leaf-stem.
Derivative
stipular adj.
Etymology
F stipule or L stipula straw
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