First Known Use: 1821
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sepal
noun se·pal \ˈsē-pəl, ˈse-\
Definition of SEPAL
: one of the modified leaves comprising a calyx — see flower illustration
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Origin of SEPAL
New Latin sepalum, from sep- (irregular from Greek skepē covering) + -alum (as in petalum petal)
SEPAL Defined for Kids
sepal
noun se·pal \ˈsē-pəl, ˈse-\
Definition of SEPAL for Kids
: one of the specialized leaves that form the calyx of a flower
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