: 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
A touch of electric lavender outer petals with creamy white centers and dense silver foliage, 15-20 inches tall and 10-15 inches wide.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2024
The petals appeared perky and thriving, as did the man, Carlos Franqui, expertly twisting them into a colorful archway that crawled around the entrance.
—Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Gray, brown or tan-color mold or rotting edges on petals.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Some gusty winds on Tuesday could dislodge petals, but breezes are forecast to ease after that.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
Another showed her in a white headdress, tossing flower petals with an Afro-Brazilian society at a local street festival.
—Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
At the Tidal Basin, the cherry trees, which reached peak bloom almost two weeks ago, have lost many petals from their blossoms.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
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
A touch of electric lavender outer petals with creamy white centers and dense silver foliage, 15-20 inches tall and 10-15 inches wide.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2024
The petals appeared perky and thriving, as did the man, Carlos Franqui, expertly twisting them into a colorful archway that crawled around the entrance.
—Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Gray, brown or tan-color mold or rotting edges on petals.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Some gusty winds on Tuesday could dislodge petals, but breezes are forecast to ease after that.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
Another showed her in a white headdress, tossing flower petals with an Afro-Brazilian society at a local street festival.
—Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
At the Tidal Basin, the cherry trees, which reached peak bloom almost two weeks ago, have lost many petals from their blossoms.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 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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