| multiplicate | Consisting of many, or of more than one; multiple; multifold. <botany> Multiplicate flower, a flower that is double, or has an unusual number of petals in consequence of the abnormal multiplication of the parts of the floral whorls. Origin: L. Multiplicatus, p.p. Of multiplicare. See Multiply. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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