sepal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when such components are not fused into a single structure.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛp(ə)l/ /ˈsiːp(ə)l/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sepal.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sepal2.wav

Word forms

sepal sepals

Etymology

From French sépale, from New Latin sepalum.

Related words

petal sepalar tepal
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