What is another word for sepal?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛpə͡l] (IPA)

A sepal is an integral component of a flower that serves as a protective layer around the reproductive organs. Synonyms for the word sepal include calyx, tepal, and perianth, which are all different terms that also describe the outermost part of a flower. While a calyx refers to the collective group of sepals, tepal is a term used to describe petals and sepals that have a similar appearance. Lastly, a perianth comprises both sepals and petals collectively. These terms are commonly used in botany and plant studies to describe the physical makeup of flowers.

Synonyms for Sepal:

What are the hypernyms for Sepal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    flower parts, Plant Parts, botanical structures.

What are the hyponyms for Sepal?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Sepal?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for sepal (as nouns)

Usage examples for Sepal

Twenty-four inches across the petals and a foot across the dorsal sepal!
"Allan and the Holy Flower"
H. Rider Haggard
These outer leaves are called, all together, the calyx, and each one of them is called a sepal.
"Ethel Morton's Enterprise"
Mabell S.C. Smith

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