septifragal

adjective

sep·​tif·​ra·​gal
(ˈ)sep¦tifrəgəl
: breaking from the partitions
used of dehiscence in which the valves of a capsule or pod break away from the dissepiments
septifragally
-əlē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

sept- + Latin frag- (stem of frangere to break) + English -al

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“Septifragal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septifragal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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