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trisepalous
[ trahy-sep-uh-luhs ]
adjective
, Botany.
- having three sepals.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trisepalous1
1820–30; tri- + -sepalous ( def )
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Example Sentences
In a polysepalous calyx the number of the parts is indicated by Greek numerals prefixed; thus, a calyx which has three sepals is trisepalous; one with five sepals is pentasepalous.
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