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sepal

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛp(ə)l, ˈsiːp(ə)l/

Definition of sepal

noun

Botany
  • each of the parts of the calyx of a flower, enclosing the petals and typically green and leaf-like.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French sépale, modern Latin sepalum, from Greek skepē 'covering', influenced by French pétale 'petal'

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