ˈpeˌdāt, -_də̇t, usu -d.+V adjective
Etymology: Latin pedatus footed, from ped-, pes foot + -atus -ate — more at foot
1.
a. : having a foot
b. : having tube feet
many holothurians are pedate
2.
[New Latin Pedata ]
: of or relating to the Pedata
3. : palmate with the lateral lobes cleft into two or more segments
pedate leaves
— see leaf illustration
• ped·ate·ly adverb