empalement

n. empale的变形

词形变化

empalements 复数 empalements

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Obsolete form of impalement, in particular in botany as a term for the calyx of a flower.

    废旧

    1809 Andrews, H.C. Coloured Engravings of Heaths vol III Erica acuminata. ... Empalement. Cup four-leaved; leaflets awl-shaped, keeled, and sharp-pointed.

词源

Equivalent to empale + -ment.

来源:wiktionary