(1) a compound leaf divided into several leaflets arising from the same point at the top of the petiole; (2) of veins in a simple leaf when they arise in a similar fashion. Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_botanical_terms
A leaf which is arranged like the fingers of a hand i.e. arising from approximately the same point and spreading outwards.e.g. the leaves of Horse-chestnut. Found on http://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/trees/glossary.htm
<botany> Of a leaf, divided into several leaflets which arise at the same point (as with a leaf from a palm tree). ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Arranged like the fingers arising from the palm of the hand, with the several parts all attached to one point. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21376