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sepaloid

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

adjective

  1. resembling a sepal.

sepaloid

/ ˈ²õ¾±Ë±èəˌ±ôɔɪ»å /

adjective

  1. (esp of petals) resembling a sepal in structure and function
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sepaloid1

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

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

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