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leafstalk

/liːfˈstɔːk/ noun · British & US
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What does leafstalk mean?

noun

The stalk of a leaf, especially one that is petioled. In botany, the petiole is the stalk that attaches a leaf to the plant.

Example

"The gardener carefully removed the leafstalk from the stem to prevent further decay."

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