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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesestípula
Pronunciation / Transliteration: estípula
"A estípula da planta era bem definida."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
A modified leaf or bract associated with a leaf or flower.
"In some species, stipules can be quite large and serve various functions."
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Stipule" is said worldwide
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stipule
Transliteration: stipul
"La stipule de la plante était bien développée."
Stipule
Transliteration: stipul
"Die Stipulen der Pflanze waren auffällig."
stipola
Transliteration: stipola
"La stipola della pianta era ben visibile."
estípula
Transliteration: estípula
"La estípula de la planta era notable."
estípula
Transliteration: estípula
"A estípula da planta era bem definida."
पत्तिका
Transliteration: pattikā
"पौधे की पत्तिका स्पष्ट थी।"
小叶
Transliteration: xiǎo yè
"植物的小叶非常明显。"
엽병
Transliteration: yeobbyeong
"식물의 엽병이 두드러졌다."
小葉
Transliteration: shōba
"植物の小葉は目立っていた。"
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