pseudopetiole

/S UW1 D OW0 P IY1 T IY0 OW1 L/
noun
  1. 1

    (botany) The petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.

  2. 2

    (botany) A petiole-like constriction of the lamina or similar organ (such as a phyllode or phylloclade).

  3. 3

    (botany) The morphologically distinct proximal section of a petiole to which stipules are attached.