How Do You Spell PETIOLED?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛtɪˌə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The word "petioled" is spelled with six letters and pronounced /ˈpɛtɪəld/ (pet-ee-uhld). It is an adjective that describes a plant or leaf having a petiole, which is the stalk that attaches the leaf blade to a stem. The correct spelling is important to clarify the meaning of the word and distinguish it from similar words like "petalled" or "peddled." Overall, proper spelling is crucial for effective communication and comprehension of written language.

PETIOLED Meaning and Definition

1. Petioled is an adjective that refers to something that possesses a petiole. A petiole is a slender stalk that joins the leaf blade to the stem of a plant. It is commonly found in many types of plants and serves as a vital component in the overall structure of the leaf. The petiole acts as a conduit, providing support and transmitting important nutrients and fluids between the leaf and the stem.

   Plants with petioled leaves have a distinct separation between the long slender petiole and the broad flat leaf blade. This arrangement allows for greater flexibility and mobility of the leaves, enabling them to move in response to environmental stimuli such as wind or sunlight. The presence of a petiole also aids in optimizing the positioning of the leaves to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

   Petioled leaves are found in a wide variety of plant species, ranging from small herbaceous plants to large trees. The length and structure of the petiole can vary greatly, with some being short and stubby while others are long and thin. Additionally, the color and texture of the petiole may differ depending on the plant species.

   Overall, the term "petioled" is used to describe plants with leaves that are attached to the stem by a slender stalk called a petiole.

2. Petiolate.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Having a footstalk.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PETIOLED

• petiolle
• petioled
• petiolae
• petiolated
• oetioled
• letioled
• -etioled
• 0etioled
• pwtioled
• pstioled
• pdtioled
• prtioled
• p4tioled
• p3tioled
• pefioled
• pegioled
• peyioled
• pe6ioled
• pe5ioled
• petuoled

Etymology of PETIOLED

The word "petioled" is derived from the Latin word "petiolus", which means "a small foot or stalk". The suffix "-ed" is added to form the past participle, implying that something has a petiole or is attached to a petiole. In botany, "petioled" is used to describe leaves or leaflets that are attached to the stem by a petiole, a slender stalk-like structure.

Similar spelling words for PETIOLED

• BJTLED,
• Batlet,
• Petalody,
• Buttweld,
• Piddled,
• patoulidou,
• pettled,
• petaloid,
• buddled,
• Paddlewood,
• three-petaled,
• beetleweed,
• Paddled,
• bootload,
• five-petaled,
• Batilda,
• Petalite,
• pootled,
• batteled,
• BOATALT,
• butylate,
• pedalled,
• four-petalled,
• battelled,
• five-petalled,
• Batailled,
• bottled-water,
• three-petalled,
• Battled,
• badolato,
• bottled-up,
• four-petaled,
• bedload,
• podolite,
• poddled,
• pedialyte,
• battilled,
• bidault,
• pedaled,
• bedoled,
• butled,
• buttled,
• Bottled,
• baddeleyite,
• Petiolate,
• petalled,
• betoiled,
• Bdelloidea,
• soft-pedalled,
• beidellite,
• ptiliidae,
• bedlight,
• Budlet,
• bedelayed,
• patellidae,
• Pedality,
• Puddled,
• bdelloid,
• pot lid,
• boatload,
• Batilde,
• boodled,
• Potelot,
• Patellite,
• Potlid,
• back-pedalled,
• patellate,
• Beetled,
• wide-petaled,
• petaloidea,
• betalight,
• dog-paddled,
• soft-pedaled,
• beautility,
• -petalled,
• Peddled,
• buttload,
• petaled.