word
sepal
SEE-pul
ˈsiːpəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
sepal
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Dictionary meaning
Each of the leaf-like parts forming the calyx of a flower, which protect the bud.
Examples
- The green sepals curl back as the rose bud opens into full bloom.
Common mispronunciations
SEP-ulSEE-pal
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