Peltate \Pel"tate\, Peltated \Pel"ta*ted\, a. [Cf. F. pelt['e]. See {Pelta}.] Shield-shaped; scutiform; (Bot.) having the stem or support attached to the lower surface, instead of at the base or margin; -- said of a leaf or other organ. -- {Pel"tate*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]