Stĭp'ūle, n.
n. [Lat. stipula, a stalk, stem, straw, dim. of stipes; Fr. stipule. See STIPE.] (Bot.) An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance.
n. [Lat. stipula, a stalk, stem, straw, dim. of stipes; Fr. stipule. See STIPE.] (Bot.) An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance.