monosepalous

[ mon-uh-sep-uh-luh s ]
/ ˌmɒn əˈsɛp ə ləs /

adjective Botany.

having only one sepal, as a calyx.

Origin of monosepalous

First recorded in 1820–30; mono- + -sepalous

Example sentences from the Web for monosepalous

  • Is the monophyllous or monosepalous calyx a transformation due to the junction of the primitive leaflets?

    Everyday Objects |W. H. Davenport Adams

British Dictionary definitions for monosepalous

monosepalous
/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈsɛpələs) /

adjective

(of flowers) having only one sepal