tepal
/ˈtɛp(ə)l/
tepal noun: any component of the perianth (outermost whorls of flower parts, not involved in reproduction), especially when the components are not distinguished into sepals and petals.
Noun
tepal (plural tepals)
- Any component of the perianth (outermost whorls of flower parts, not involved in reproduction), especially when the components are not distinguished into sepals and petals.
- In Tulipa the pubescent tips of the tepals are quite interesting in particular those of T. fosteriana. The top of the tepal is initiated and develops before the reflexed, lateral parts.1982, H. Q. Varekamp (translator and editor), Z. Botschantzeva, Tulips: Taxonomy, Morphology, cytology, phytogeography and physiology, page 27
- The species bears creamy white flowers with a yellow base and tepals often streaked with rose-pink.2001, Barbara W. Ellis, Taylor's Guide to Bulbs, page 400
tepal meaning in Tamil and Vietnamese
tepal in Tamil
- பூவுறையிதழ்
tepal in Vietnamese
- botany
- cánh đài
Forms of tepal
| plural | tepals |
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Origin of tepal
From French tépale, from New Latin tēpalum, coined 1827 by transposition of French pétale (“petal”).
Words formed from tepal
Questions about tepal
- What does tepal mean?
- Tepal means any component of the perianth (outermost whorls of flower parts, not involved in reproduction), especially when the components are not distinguished into sepals and petals.
- What is tepal in Tamil?
- Tepal in Tamil is பூவுறையிதழ். See Tepal meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is tepal?
- Tepal is a noun.
- How do you pronounce tepal?
- Tepal is pronounced /ˈtɛp(ə)l/.
- What is the plural of tepal?
- The plural of tepal is tepals.
Words near tepal in the dictionary
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