semidouble

[ sem-ee-duhb-uhl, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. having more petals than those of a single flower but fewer than those of a double flower.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semidouble¹

First recorded in 1970–75; semi- + double

Example Sentences

Flowers might be single — often with a dark contrasting eye — semidouble or fully double, and they range in size from diminutive 1-inch blooms to larger flowers that can reach 2 to 3 inches across.

From Seattle Times

Semidouble blooms with finely-pleated petals that look like cupcake wrappers are produced on plants that grow 40- to 50-inches tall.

From Seattle Times

Large double and semidouble blooms with juicy apricot and lime petals and a rosy pink center top tall plants that grow 30 to 40 inches.

From Seattle Times

The single and semidouble flowering peonies of every type are the stuff of Japanese prints, supremely elegant and the easiest to grow.

From Seattle Times

This is followed by Cameo, with semidouble apricot blossoms.

From Washington Post