Definition of Monosepalous
1. a. Having only one sepal, or the calyx in one piece or composed of the sepals united into one piece; gamosepalous.
Definition of Monosepalous
1. Adjective. (botany of a calyx) having all sepals united ¹
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Medical Definition of Monosepalous
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Having only one sepal, or the calyx in one piece or composed of the sepals united into one piece; gamosepalous.
The most recent writers restrict this term to flowers having a solarity sepal, and use gamosepalous for a calyx formed by several sepals combined into one piece. Cf. Monopetalous.
Origin: Mono- + sepal: cf. F. Monosepale.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Monosepalous
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