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semi-double
(semi-double)
Pronunciation:
/sɛmɪˈdʌb(ə)l/
adjective
(of a flower) intermediate between single and double in having only the outer stamens converted to petals:
the trees burst into sumptuous semi-double flowers of pure icing-sugar pink
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