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trifoliate

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective trifoliate has 1 sense
  1. trifoliate, trifoliolate, trifoliated - of a leaf shape; having three leaflets
    Antonyms: simple, unsubdivided (indirect, via compound)

Definitions from the Web

Trifoliate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Having three leaves or leaflets attached together at a common point.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Referring to a plant with leaves consisting of three leaflets attached together at the same point on the stem.

Example Sentence:

The clover plant is trifoliate, with three leaflets on each stem.

Sense 2:

Referring to a leaf or leaflet that is divided into three distinct sections.

Example Sentence:

The rose leaf is characterized by its trifoliate structure.

Sense 3:

Describing a compound leaf that is composed of three leaflets.

Example Sentence:

The mimosa tree is known for its trifoliate leaves, which provide a beautifully unique appearance.

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