Sepal

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛpəl/

Definitions of sepal

noun a part of a flower that protects the developing bud before it opens

Example Sentences

A1 A sepal is one of the outer parts of a flower.

A2 The sepal protects the flower bud before it blooms.

B1 The sepal can come in different colors and shapes.

B2 Botanists study the sepal to understand the structure of a flower.

C1 The sepal plays a crucial role in protecting the reproductive organs of the flower.

C2 The sepal's function in regulating water loss in a flower is essential for its survival.

Examples of sepal in a Sentence

formal The sepal is the outer part of a flower that protects the developing bud.

informal The sepal is like the flower's protective shield.

slang That sepal thingy on the flower looks kinda cool.

figurative Just like the sepal shields the flower, she always protects her friends.

Grammatical Forms of sepal

• past tense: sepaled
• plural: sepals
• comparative: more sepal
• superlative: most sepal
• present tense: sepal
• future tense: will sepal
• perfect tense: have sepaed
• continuous tense: is sepal-ing
• singular: sepal
• positive degree: sepal
• infinitive: to sepal
• gerund: sepaling
• participle: sepal-ing

Origin and Evolution of sepal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sepal' originated from the Latin word 'sepala' which means 'covering' or 'part of a flower'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sepal' has retained its botanical meaning referring to the outer parts of a flower that protect the bud during development.