sepal

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/ˈsiːp(ə)l/ English

Definitions

noun

One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when the sepals in a plant's calyx are not fused into a single structure.

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Synonyms

primordia sepalody calyx petal tepal perianth semaphyll calycophyll columella petalum perigonium hypsophyll limb calyculus septum carpel

Associated

labellum stamen petals adnate dished glandular lateral oblong glabrous anthers erect

Rhymes

people townspeople sheeple businesspeople laypeople congresspeople tepal peepul flower people plain people

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