PETIOLES

8 letters 10 Scrabble points

Definition of PETIOLES

noun

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

    Synonyms: pedicel

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

    Synonyms: pedicel

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

Related words: pedicel pedicel

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P E T I O L E S
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points