quinquefid

English

Etymology

From Latin quinquefidus, variant of quinquifidus, from quinque (“five”) + -fidus, from findere (“to split”). Equivalent to quinque- +‎ -fid.

Adjective

quinquefid (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Sharply cut about halfway to the middle or base into five segments.
    a quinquefid leaf
    a quinquefid corolla

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