trisepalous

[trahy-sep-uh-luhs]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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

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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.