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Having the parts arranged by threes; as, ternate branches, leaves, or flowers.

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  1. a. Having the parts arranged by threes; as, ternate branches, leaves, or flowers.
  2. adj. (of a leaf shape) consisting of three leaflets or sections
  3. Having the parts arranged by threes; as, ternate branches, leaves, or flowers. -- Ter"nate*ly, adv.
  4. Having the parts arranged by threes; as, ternate branches,leaves, or flowers.-- Ter"nate*ly, adv.
  5. s. (of a leaf shape) consisting of three leaflets or sections