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palmation

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pal·ma·tion  (pl-mshn, päl-, pä-m-)
n.
1. The state of being palmate.
2.
a. A palmate structure or form.
b. A division or part of a palmate structure.

palmation [pælˈmeɪʃən]
n
1. the state of being palmate
2. a projection or division of a palmate structure


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