单词 | pulvinus |
释义 | pulvinus/pʌlˈvʌɪnəs /noun (plural pulvini /pʌlˈvʌɪnʌɪ/) Botany An enlarged section at the base of a leaf stalk in some plants, which is subject to changes of rigidity leading to movements of the leaf or leaflet.Leaves move by means of turgor pressure changes at the pulvinus at the base of each lamina....
OriginMid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'cushion'. |
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