petiole

petiole antonyms

root compare petiole and root

petiole definitions

noun

  • A narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect; especially, the metasomal segment of certain Hymenoptera, such as wasps. 

  • The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem. 

  • The stalk at the base of the nest of the paper wasp.