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Definition of petal

petal

/ˈpɛt.əl/
pet · al
Plural:petals
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Adjective:petaled
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petal Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

One of the individual, typically brightly colored, modified leaves that form the corolla of a flower.

Example

"She gently plucked a soft red petal from the blooming rose."

• Rhymes for petal

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Early 18th century: from Modern Latin 'petalum', derived from Greek 'petalon' meaning 'leaf' or 'outspread'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Petal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/petal
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