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Definition of palmation in English:

palmation

noun

Zoology

  • Palmate formation or development, especially in an antler; webbed condition in the foot of a bird or animal.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Blyth (1810–1873), zoologist. From palmate + -ion.

Pronunciation

palmation

/palˈmeɪʃn/ /pɑːˈmeɪʃn/