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empalement

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English

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Engraving of calyx of Erica acuminata, termed empalement in the original

Etymology

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From empale +‎ -ment.

Noun

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empalement (plural empalements)

  1. Obsolete form of impalement. in particular in botany as a term for the calyx of a flower.
    • 1809 Andrews, H.C. Coloured Engravings of Heaths vol III
      Erica acuminata. ...
      Empalement. Cup four-leaved; leaflets awl-shaped, keeled, and sharp-pointed.

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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empalement m (plural empalements)

  1. impalement
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