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单词 tepal
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Definition of tepal in English:

tepal

noun ˈtɛp(ə)lˈtiːp(ə)lˈtēpəl
Botany
  • A segment of the outer whorl in a flower that has no differentiation between petals and sepals.

    〔植〕(瓣状)被片

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Flowers are available with plain tepals and ruffled tepals.
    • The six subequal tepals are arranged in two whorls and horizontally spread.
    • The flower closing occurs through upward movements of the tepals, which return to their bud position.
    • However, these authors did not observe the initiation of tepals and stamens on the same whorl on individual flowers.
    • The blossoms vary in the number of thick tepals, or petals, and last only two to four days.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French tépale, blend of pétale 'petal' and sépal 'sepal'.

Definition of tepal in US English:

tepal

nounˈtēpəl
Botany
  • A segment of the outer whorl in a flower that has no differentiation between petals and sepals.

    〔植〕(瓣状)被片

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The flower closing occurs through upward movements of the tepals, which return to their bud position.
    • Flowers are available with plain tepals and ruffled tepals.
    • However, these authors did not observe the initiation of tepals and stamens on the same whorl on individual flowers.
    • The blossoms vary in the number of thick tepals, or petals, and last only two to four days.
    • The six subequal tepals are arranged in two whorls and horizontally spread.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French tépale, blend of pétale ‘petal’ and sépal ‘sepal’.

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