alternipetalous
|al-ter-ni-pet-a-lous|
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/ˌɔːltərnɪˈpɛtələs/
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/ˌɔːltəˈnɪpɪtələs/
alternating petals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternipetalous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alternus,' where 'altern-' meant 'alternating,' and 'petalum' meant 'petal.'
Historical Evolution
'alternus' transformed into the botanical term 'alternipetalous' to describe a specific floral arrangement.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'alternating petals,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern botanical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having petals that alternate with the sepals or other floral parts.
The flower is alternipetalous, with petals alternating with the sepals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/04 22:51