Associations to the word «Stipule»

Wiktionary

STIPULE, noun. (botany) Basal appendage of a typical leaf of a flowering plant, usually appearing paired beside the petiole although sometimes absent or highly modified.

Dictionary definition

STIPULE, noun. A small leafy outgrowth at the base of a leaf or its stalk; usually occurring in pairs and soon shed.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy