| peltate | <botany> Of a leaf, having the stalk attached to the lower surface of the blade, not to the margin (also applied, in the same sense, to other stalked structures). (09 Oct 1997) |
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| peltated | <botany> Shield-shaped; scutiform; having the stem or support attached to the lower surface, instead of at the base or margin; said of a leaf or other organ. Pel"tately. Origin: Cf. F. Pelte. See Pelta. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |