Stipule

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Stipule \Stip"ule\, n. [L. stipula a stalk, stem, straw: cf. F.
     stipule. Cf. {Stubble}.] (Bot.)
     An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually
     somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  stipule
       n : a small leafy outgrowth at the base of a leaf or its stalk;
           usually occurring in pairs and soon shed