Synonyms for petiole
ˈpɛt iˌoʊlpeti·ole

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1. petiolenoun

   A narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect. Used especially to refer to the metasomal segment of Hymenoptera such as wasps.

   Synonyms:
   pedicel

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1. petiole, leafstalknoun

   the slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf

   Synonyms:
   leafstalk

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1. • Stem

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1. petiolenoun

   Synonyms:
   (Bot.) leaf-stalk

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1. petiole

   Synonyms:
   Stem, petiolus
   

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