| a. | 1. | (Bot.) Having the basal part produced around the stem; - said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through. |
| 2. | (Zool.) Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind. |
| Adj. | 1. | perfoliate - of a leaf having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem |
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