petiole
noun/ˈpɛtiˌoʊl/
Frequency rank: #19,282 most common English word
Meaning
The slender stalk that attaches a leaf blade to a stem.
Example sentence
The leaf fell from the tree when its petiole snapped in the strong wind.
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