(botany, of leaves) Having more than three leaflets attached directly to the petiole

Alternative spelling of palmately compound

(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend over half-way toward the petiole.

In a palmate fashion.

(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend less than half-way toward the petiole.

(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend almost up, but not quite to the petiole.

(anatomy, not comparable) Of or pertaining to the palm of the hand or comparable appendage. / (anatomy and medicine) In the direction of the palm.

(now historical) A pilgrim who had been to the Holy Land and who brought back a palm branch in signification; a wandering religious votary. / (archaic) Abbreviation of palmerworm.

A ferule used to punish schoolboys by striking their palms.

One who palms or cheats, as at cards or dice.