Meaning of the word sepal in English

What does sepal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sepal

US /ˈsiː.pəl/
UK /ˈsep.əl/
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Noun

each of the parts of the calyx of a flower, enclosing the petals and typically green and leaflike

Example:
The sepals protect the flower bud before it opens.
In some flowers, the sepal is the same color as the petal.