sepaloid

[ see-puh-loid, sep-uh- ]

adjective

1. resembling a sepal.

sepaloid

/ ˈsiːpəˌlɔɪd /

adjective

1. (esp of petals) resembling a sepal in structure and function

Word History and Origins

Origin of sepaloid¹

From the New Latin word sepaloideus, dating back to 1820–30. See sepal, -oid

Example Sentences

In some cases the petals have the appearance of sepals, then they are sepaloid, as in Juncaceae.

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