What is "polypetalous"

Polypetalous \Pol`y*pet"al*ous\, a. [Poly- + petal.] (Bot.) Consisting of, or having, several or many separate petals; as, a polypetalous corolla, flower, or plant.
--Martyn.

a. (context botany English) having a corolla composed of distinct, separable petals

adj. having a corolla composed of many separated or distinct petals