Definition of corolla
: the part of a flower that consists of the separate or fused petals and constitutes the inner whorl of the perianth
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One user tracked every drop of gas ever put into his Corolla and then entered it into Gas Cubby.
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Origin and Etymology of corolla
New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of corona
First Known Use: circa 1753
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: the part of a flower that is formed by the petals
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