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Sepal

Se′pal

,
Noun.
[NL.
sepalum
, formed in imitation of NL.
petalum
, petal, to denote one of the divisions of the calyx: cf. F.
sépale
.]
(Bot.)
A leaf or division of the calyx.
☞ When the calyx consists of but one part, it is said to be monosepalous; when of two parts, it is said to be disepalous; when of a variable and indefinite number of parts, it is said to be polysepalous; when of several parts united, it is properly called gamosepalous.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sepal

SE'PAL

,
Noun.
[from L. sepio.] In botany, the small leaf or part of a calyx.

Definition 2024


sepal

sepal

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Noun

sepal (plural sepals)

  1. (botany) One of the component parts of the calyx, when this consists of separate (not fused) parts.

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