sympetalous

[ sim-pet-l-uhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. gamopetalous.

sympetalous

/ sɪmˈpɛtələs /

adjective

1. botany another word for gamopetalous

Word History and Origins

Origin of sympetalous¹

First recorded in 1875–80; sym- + petalous

Example Sentences

Sympetalous, sim-pet′a-lus, adj. having all the petals united.

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