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petal

[ˈpɛtl]

petal Definition

each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are modified leaves and are typically colored.

Using petal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "petal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rose has five petals.

  • Example

    She plucked the petals off the daisy one by one.

  • Example

    The petals of the lily were soft and delicate.

petal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for petal

Phrases with petal

  • the petals that have fallen from a flower

    Example

    The ground was covered in fallen petals.

  • a petal of a rose flower

    Example

    She scattered rose petals on the bed for a romantic surprise.

  • cherry blossom petals

    the petals of a cherry blossom flower

    Example

    The cherry blossom petals fell like snowflakes.

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Summary: petal in Brief

'Petal' [ˈpɛtl] refers to the colorful segments of a flower's corolla, which are modified leaves. Examples include 'The rose has five petals.' and 'She plucked the petals off the daisy one by one.' 'Petal' is often used in phrases like 'fallen petals,' and 'rose petal,' and can be associated with specific flowers like 'cherry blossom petals.'

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