Petal Definition
pĕtl
petals
noun
petals
One of the often brightly colored parts of a flower immediately surrounding the reproductive organs; a division of the corolla.
American Heritage
Any of the component parts, or leaves, of a corolla.
Webster's New World
Term of endearment.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
suffix
Moving toward.
Basipetal.
American Heritage
affix
Moving toward, seeking.
Basipetal.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Petal
Noun
Singular:
petalPlural:
petalsOrigin of Petal
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From New Latin -petus from Latin petere to seek pet- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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New Latin petalum from Greek petalon leaf petə- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Ancient Greek πέταλον (petalon).
From Wiktionary
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