trisepalous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of trisepalous
1820–30; tri- + -sepalous ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
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