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palmate science definition
- Having a shape similar to that of a hand with the fingers extended. Some kinds of coral and the antlers of moose and certain deer are palmate.
- Having three or more veins, leaflets, or lobes radiating from one point. Maples have palmately lobed leaves.
- Having webbed toes. The feet of many swimming and diving birds are palmate.
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