• (a.) Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves.
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Po·lyt'o·mous adjective [
Poly- + Greek ... a cutting, from ... to cut.]
(Botany) Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves.
Henslow. Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/124
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