adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Synonym of sesquialterate, 1½ times. archaic, not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or related to sesquialtera, 1½ notes. not-comparable
3. 3
   Having full florets accompanied by lesser ones. archaic, not-comparable
4. 4
   Having half as many stamens as petals. archaic, not-comparable
5. 5
   Occupying a third of a wing or including a smaller band or spot in a larger one. archaic, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

1½ timessesquialtersesquialteratesesquialterous

Etymology

From Latin sesquialter + English -al, from sesqui (“a half and a”) + alter (“another, a second”).

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