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semidouble

semidouble

7.8
Having more petals than a single flower but fewer than a fully double one
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛmɪˈdʌbəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : semidoble
  • The garden was filled with beautiful roses featuring semidouble flowers that dazzled everyone who passed by.
  • semidouble flowers
  • semidouble blooms

Examples

  • This variety produces semidouble blooms that attract bees and butterflies.

  • The peony in our garden has beautiful semidouble blossoms each spring.

  • Many gardeners prefer semidouble flowers for their balanced appearance.

  • This rose is considered semidouble because it has more petals than a single flower.

  • The semidouble blooms in my garden attract many bees.

  • Her favorite variety of peonies blooms large and semidouble, with each flower showcasing a unique blend of pink hues.

  • The semidouble blossoms of the shrub provided a lovely contrast against the vibrant green foliage.

How Double

double
∞ 1.0
semidouble
  • Specialized
7.8
single
  • Specialized
14 6.3

Surface Forms

semidouble positive

Morphology

semidouble = double (semi-transparent) = semi + double

The meaning is directly built from 'semi-' plus 'double', but the horticultural sense is a specialized usage rather than everyday vocabulary.

Etymology

Semidouble comes from the parts semi- ('half') and double ('two' or 'twice'), so it means 'partly double' or 'in between'. For flowers, a semidouble blossom has more petals than a single but not as many as a fully double flower, so the name tells you it is only 'halfway' to being double.