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Petals

Modified leaves surrounding a flower's reproductive parts.

Petals are modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiːtəlz/

Etymology

From Old English 'petal', from Latin 'petala' meaning 'a little layer'.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

leaf segments

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

flower parts leaves

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

corolla

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

flower

Indexes

botanical

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