Definition

The stalk that connects a leaf to the stem of a plant.

Example

The leafstalk helps support the leaf and transport nutrients from the stem.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how the leafstalk connects the leaf to the stem?

Yeah, I learned that in biology class!

It's interesting how it supports the leaf, right?

Absolutely! It’s like a little bridge for the leaf.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leafstalk → It is formed from "leaf" (from Old English *leáf*, meaning the foliage of a plant) and "stalk" (from Old English *stælce*, meaning a stem or support). The word "leafstalk" refers to the stem that supports a leaf on a plant.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'leaf' as the foliage of a plant and a 'stalk' as the support or stem — together, a leafstalk is the support for a leaf.

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