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parted

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part·ed  (pärtd)
adj.
1. Separated or divided into parts.
2. Being or kept apart; separated.
3. Botany Cleft almost to the base, so as to have distinct divisions or lobes.
4. Archaic Deceased.
parted [ˈpɑːtɪd]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany divided almost to the base parted leaves
2. (History / Heraldry) Heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.parted - having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
compound - composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"


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The third time they came near one another the Fox went straight up to the Lion and passed the time of day with him, asking him how his family were, and when he should have the pleasure of seeing him again; then turning his tail, he parted from the Lion without much ceremony.
Fables by Aesop View in context
when we last parted in the Vale of Usk, I was happy in being united to the best of Edwards; I had then a Father and a Mother, and had never known misfortunes--But now deprived of every freind but you--"
Love and Friendship by Austen, Jane View in context
Had they remained within they would have been safe, for a ledge above the house parted the avalanche so that it was diverted into two paths and swept past the house on either side.
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