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gamopetalous

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gam⋅o⋅pet⋅al⋅ous

[gam-uh-pet-l-uhs]
–adjective Botany.
having the petals united.

Origin:
1820–30; < NL; see gamo-, petalous
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gam·o·pet·al·ous   (gām'ə-pět'l-əs)   
adj.  Having or characterizing a corolla with partially or wholly fused petals.
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