sepal
se·pal / ˈsēpəl/ • n. Bot. each of the parts of the calyx of a flower, enclosing the petals and typically green and leaflike.
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sepal One of the parts of a flower making up the calyx. Sepals are considered to be modified leaves with a simpler structure. They are usually green and often hairy but in some plants, e.g. monk's hood, they may be brightly coloured.
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