palmate palmate /ˈpɑlmeɪt/

adjective

1. Of a leaf shape; having leaflets or lobes radiating from a common point  ( palm-shaped , palmate )
   of a leaf shape; having leaflets or lobes radiating from a common point
   
2. (of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin  ( palmate )
   (of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin