🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

estípula

Pronunciation / Transliteration: estípula

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Stipule/ˈstɪp.juːl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A estípula da planta era bem definida."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small leaf or leaf-like structure at the base of a leaf stalk.

    "The stipules of the plant were prominent and added to its overall aesthetic."
  2. 2

    A modified leaf or bract associated with a leaf or flower.

    "In some species, stipules can be quite large and serve various functions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'stipule' originates from the Latin 'stipula', meaning 'straw' or 'stalk', which reflects its botanical context. It entered English in the late 17th century, evolving to describe the small leaf-like structures found at the base of leaf stalks in certain plants.

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