polypetalous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having a corolla composed of many separated or distinct petals

WordNet

Pol`y*pet"al*ous adjective
Etymology
Poly- + petal.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) Consisting of, or having, several or many separate petals; as, a polypetalous corolla, flower, or plant. Martyn.

Webster 1913