cellipetal

/sɛlɪˈpɛtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a flower’s petals

“The cellipetal design on the dress was an elegant touch.”

2. noun

a part of a cell, especially in a plant, that is similar to a flower petal in shape or structure

“The biologist studied the cellipetal structure of the plant cell under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • corolla-like
  • petaloid

Antonyms

  • sepaline