hastula

noun

has·​tu·​la

ˈhaschələ

plural -s

: a flat often triangular expansion at the upper surface of the petiole of a palm leaf where it joins the blade

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, small spear, diminutive of hasta spear

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