alternisepalous
|al-ter-ni-sep-a-lous|
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/ɔːlˌtɜːrnɪˈsɛpələs/
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/ɔːlˌtɜːnɪˈsɛpələs/
alternating sepals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternisepalous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alternus,' where 'altern-' meant 'alternating' and 'sepalus' referred to 'sepals.'
Historical Evolution
'alternus' combined with 'sepalus' to form the modern English word 'alternisepalous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having alternating sepals,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having sepals that alternate with the petals.
The flower is alternisepalous, with sepals positioned between each petal.
Last updated: 2025/07/04 23:21