noun Download 🔗Share The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem. Examples : "The gardener noticed the leaf was yellowing at the petiole, where it connected to the branch. " plant biology part nature structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (insect anatomy) A narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect; especially, the metasomal segment of certain Hymenoptera, such as wasps. Examples : "The wasp's petiole was thin and delicate, connecting its thorax to its abdomen. " insect anatomy biology animal structure part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The stalk at the base of the nest of the paper wasp. Examples : "The wasp nest hung precariously from the branch, attached only by a thin, fragile petiole. " biology animal insect nature structure part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
