2. (a.) Spreading from the apex of a petiole, as the divisions of a leaf, or leaflets, so as to resemble the hand with outspread fingers.
3. (a.) Having the anterior toes united by a web, as in most swimming birds; webbed.
4. (a.) Having the distal portion broad, flat, and more or less divided into lobes; -- said of certain corals, antlers, etc.