/ˌpɛtɪˈɒləri/ PET-i-OL-ər-ee

Definitions

1. noun

a leafy part of a stem, especially the leaf-bearing part of a plant stem

“The petiolary of the plant had a beautiful display of flowers.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling a leafy part of a stem

“The petiolary shape of the new vase caught everyone’s attention.”