: one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower see flower illustration
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flowers with pink and white petals
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Both the yellow petals of the sunflower and its stem are outfitted with glowing LEDs that charge in up to 12 hours and throw light for 15.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
Nearly 200 guests watched George and Brad exchange vows in a circle of yellow rose petals.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
Nearly 200 guests watched George and Brad exchange vows in a circle of yellow rose petals.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Petal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petal. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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petal
noun
pet·al
ˈpet-ᵊl 
: one of the often brightly colored modified leaves that make up the corolla of a flower
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