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Definition of dialypetalous in English:

dialypetalous

adjective

Botany

  • Having petals or petal-like structures that are distinct or separate from one another (as opposed to united).

Pronunciation

dialypetalous

/dʌɪˌalɪˈpɛtələs/ /dʌɪˌalɪˈpɛt(ə)ləs/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. After post-classical Latin dialypetalus.