n. [ NL. sepalum, formed in imitation of NL. petalum, petal, to denote one of the divisions of the calyx: cf. F. sépale. ] (Bot.) A leaf or division of the calyx. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ When the calyx consists of but one part, it is said to be monosepalous; when of two parts, it is said to be disepalous; when of a variable and indefinite number of parts, it is said to be polysepalous; when of several parts united, it is properly called gamosepalous. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Bot.) Having one or more sepals. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Bot.) Relating to, or having the nature of, sepals. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Sepal + Gr.
a. [ Sepal + -oid. ] (Bot.) Like a sepal, or a division of a calyx. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Bot.) Having, or relating to, sepals; -- used mostly in composition. See under Sepal. [ 1913 Webster ]