sepal

🇺🇸 /ˈsiːpl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsepl/
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A leaf-like part of a flower that surrounds and supports the petals.

The bright red petals of the flower contrasted with the green sepals.

translation

n. A leaf-like part of a flower that surrounds and supports the petals.

Word Forms

Plural sepals