apetalous

adjective

apet·​al·​ous (ˌ)ā-ˈpe-tə-ləs How to pronounce apetalous (audio)
: having no petals

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apetalous was circa 1706

Dictionary Entries Near apetalous

Cite this Entry

“Apetalous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apetalous. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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