corolla

noun

co·​rol·​la kə-ˈrä-lə  -ˈrō- 

: the part of a flower that consists of the separate or fused petals and constitutes the inner whorl of the perianth

corollate

kə-ˈrä-lət  ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlāt 

ˈkär-

adjective

Examples of corolla in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tubular structures framed the models’ faces and encircled their hips, creating the illusion of exaggerated proportions, while pleats unfolded like corollas. — Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025

The light made a corolla in the airspace of the double glass. — New York Times, 14 Oct. 2022

The bird’s beak evolved to gather nectar from flowers with long tubular corollas, including a passionflower that is deeply reliant on the avian rapier for pollination. — National Geographic, 18 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin corōlla, going back to Latin, "small wreath of flowers, garland," by syncope and assimilation from *korōn-ela, from corōna "wreath, garland worn on the head as a mark of honor or emblem of majesty" + -ela, diminutive suffix — more at crown entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for corolla

• cabala
• impala
• kabbalah
• kamala
• koala
• masala
• oglala
• allah
• bala
• cala
• cholla
• mala

Kids Definition

corolla

noun

co·​rol·​la kə-ˈräl-ə  -ˈrōl- 

: the part of a flower that consists of the petals and encloses the stamens and pistil