Definition of petal
: one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower — see flower illustration
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Examples of petal in a Sentence
flowers with pink and white petals
Recent Examples of petal from the Web
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Old England is there in the toffee pudding, but Collins is strongest when cheering the multiethnic United Kingdom of today with skewers of monkfish tikka masala under petals of papadam.
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The cocktail features Greenbar Distillery IXA Silver Tequila, Fruitlab Hibiscus Liqueur, lime and rose petals.
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Bonds picked rose petals up off the floor and turned off the circuit breaker to the music minutes after the 9 p.m. deadline, upsetting wedding guests, the prosecutor said.
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Raw oysters are graced with grilled rose petals, and served with jalapeno mignonette.
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ABC gave these couples rose petals and engagement rings.
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This Pacific Tree Frog appeared on our window two days ago and very nicely posed for a photo on our rose petals.
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In a later scene, Hanna is lurking near the chapel where Charlotte died, as per usual, when white flower petals fall from the steeple.
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Organizers added the sights and scents of thrown rose petals this year as well as the excitement of children who had recently received their first communion.
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Origin and Etymology of petal
New Latin petalum, from Greek petalon; akin to Greek petannynai to spread out — more at fathom
PETAL Defined for English Language Learners
petal
playDefinition of petal for English Language Learners
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: one of the soft, colorful parts of a flower
PETAL Defined for Kids
petal
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: one of the often brightly colored leaflike outer parts of a flower
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