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peltate

pel.tate \'pel-.ta-t\ aj [prob. fr. (assumed) NL peltatus, fr. L pelta 
   small shield, fr. Gk]pelte- : shaped like a shield; specif : having the 
   stem or support attac hed to the lower surface instead of at the base or 
   margin {a ~ leaf} - pel.tate.ly av