PALMATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

(of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

of a leaf shape; having leaflets or lobes radiating from a common point

Synonyms

Palm-shaped, Palmate

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "palmate" comes from Latin palmātus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.