Home › Words › L › leafstalkleafstalkleafstalk means the stalk that supports a leaf and connects it to the plant.EtymologyFrom leaf + stalk.nounThe stalk that supports a leaf and connects it to the plant.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.petiole 78% match — The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem. vs leafstalk →leafbase 74% match — The base of a leaf, where it joins the stem. vs leafstalk →vinestalk 67% match — The stalk of a vine. vs leafstalk →peduncle 66% match — The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit. vs leafstalk →stemlike 64% match — Resembling a stem or stalk vs leafstalk →stalkless 62% match — Having no stalk; sessile. vs leafstalk →leafet 62% match — A small leaf vs leafstalk →caulicle 62% match — A small stalk or stem, especially the rudimentary stalk of a seed embryo vs leafstalk →