D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Polytomous

· Po·lyt·o·mous · IPA /ˈpɑlitəməs/
01 a. Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves.
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    Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves.(Bot.)