Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

peripetalous

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
peripetalous
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

From peri- + petalous.

Word Breakdown

Questions

What does peripetalous mean?
Surrounding, or situated around, the petals.
Where does peripetalous come from?
From peri- + petalous.

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