petal — one of the delicate colored parts of a flower head
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of the delicate colored parts of a flower head
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpetl/
Example Sentences
- She plucked the petals one by one, saying 'He loves me, he loves me not.'
- The wedding aisle was covered with white rose petals.
- My cat thinks flower petals are the ultimate snack - clearly a fine dining connoisseur!
petal
NOUN[/ˈpetl/]
one of the delicate colored parts of a flower head
A single pink petal drifts down from the cherry blossom tree in spring.
A gentle petal finds its place to settle on cold metal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'petalum,' derived from Greek 'pétalon' meaning 'leaf' or 'spreading leaf,' originally used to describe the leaf-like structures of flowers.
Breakdown
Greek pétalon (leaf, petal) + English -al (noun suffix) = petal
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She plucked the petals one by one, saying 'He loves me, he loves me not.'”
“The wedding aisle was covered with white rose petals.”
“My cat thinks flower petals are the ultimate snack - clearly a fine dining connoisseur!”
“The perfume was made from rare orchid petals.”
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