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Sepal - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sepal is a leaf-like part of a flower that protects the bud before it blooms. Sepals are usually green and form the outermost layer of the flower.

sepal

/ˈsiːpəl/ /ˈsiːp(ə)l/

Definition:

A leaf-like part of a flower, typically green, forming the outer whorl of a flower's calyx.

Synonyms:

floral leaf, calyx leaf, bract

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

petal, stamen

Common Collocations:

green sepal, flower sepal, sepal structure, sepal arrangement

Derivatives:

sepaline, sepalled

Usage Tips:

Use "sepal" to refer to the protective outer parts of a flower bud before it blooms.

Common Phrases:

sepal arrangement, sepal structure, floral sepal

Etymology:

From Latin "separatus," meaning separate; later adapted in botany for distinct floral parts.

Examples:

  • 1. The sepal protects the flower bud before it opens.
  • 2. Sepals are usually green but can be colorful in some flowers.
  • 3. Each rose has five sepals at its base.
  • 4. The sepal fell off as the bloom matured.

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