palmation
/palˈmeɪʃn/ /pɑːˈmeɪʃn/Chiefly Zoology
noun
Palmate formation or development, especially in an antler; webbed condition in the foot of a bird or animal.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Blyth (1810–1873), zoologist. From palmate + -ion; compare -ation.
- protoplast
- protoplot
- protopod
- protopodite
- protopodium
- protopop
- protopope
- protoporcelain
- protoporphyria
- protoporphyrin
- proto-presbyter
- Protopterus
- proto-punk
- protopyramid
- proto-rebel
- protorosaur
- protorosaurian
- Protorosaurus
- protosalt
- protoscientific
- protoscientist
- protoscolex
- protosolar
- protosome
- protospathar