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pulvinate
pul·vi·nate [ púlvə nàyt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. cushion-shaped: shaped like a cushion
2. swelling at base: describes a leafstalk that has a swelling at its base
[Early 19th century. < Latin pulvinatus< pulvinus "cushion, pillow"]
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