'Multiplicate flower' definitions:

Definition of 'Multiplicate flower'

From: GCIDE
  • Multiplicate \Mul"ti*pli*cate\, a. [L. multiplicatus, p. p. of multiplicare. See Multiply.] Consisting of many, or of more than one; multiple; multifold. [1913 Webster]
  • Multiplicate flower (Bot.), a flower that is double, or has an unusual number of petals in consequence of the abnormal multiplication of the parts of the floral whorls. [1913 Webster]