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单词 supervolute
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Definition of supervolute in English:

supervolute

adjective ˈsuːpəvəl(j)uːtˈsjuːpəvəl(j)uːt
Botany
  • Of an individual leaf, petal, or lobe of a corolla: rolled inwards so that one margin is overlapped by its opposite edge. Also (of vernation or aestivation): having the petals (especially the lobes of a tubular corolla) or leaves arranged so that the margin of each overlaps the next to form a twisted or spiral pattern; of or relating to this pattern of vernation or aestivation.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. From scientific Latin supervolutus, specific use of classical Latin supervolūtus, past participle of supervolvere to roll on top from super- + volvere.

 
 

Definition of supervolute in US English:

supervolute

adjective
Botany
  • Of an individual leaf, petal, or lobe of a corolla: rolled inwards so that one margin is overlapped by its opposite edge. Also (of vernation or aestivation): having the petals (especially the lobes of a tubular corolla) or leaves arranged so that the margin of each overlaps the next to form a twisted or spiral pattern; of or relating to this pattern of vernation or aestivation.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. From scientific Latin supervolutus, specific use of classical Latin supervolūtus, past participle of supervolvere to roll on top from super- + volvere.

 
 
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