equal-sepaled
|e-qual-sep-a-led|
/ˌiːkwəlˈsiːpəld/
sepals equal in size/shape
Etymology
'equal-sepaled' originates from Modern English as a compound of 'equal' + 'sepal' with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.
'sepal' was coined in New/Modern Latin as 'sepalum' in the 19th century (modeled on 'petal'), ultimately formed from Greek elements meaning a covering; the compound 'equal-sepaled' is a straightforward modern English formation combining 'equal' and 'sepal'.
Initially it simply described the condition of sepals being the same; over time it has remained a technical botanical adjective meaning 'having sepals of equal size or form'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having sepals that are equal or nearly equal in size and shape (botany).
The specimen is equal-sepaled, with all five sepals nearly identical in size.
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Last updated: 2025/09/19 01:25