Associations to the word «Petal»

Pictures for the word «Petal»

Wiktionary

PETAL, noun. (botany) one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower, when this consists of separate parts, that is it is not fused. Petals are often brightly colored.
PETAL, noun. Term of endearment.
PETAL STOOL, noun. (nonstandard) malapropism of pedestal.

Dictionary definition

PETAL, noun. Part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored.

Wise words

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