empalement

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English

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

Etymology

Equivalent to empale +‎ -ment.

Noun

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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Noun

empalement m (plural empalements)

  1. impalement

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