: one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower see flower illustration
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flowers with pink and white petals
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And there are seemingly endless varieties to choose from, including single and double petals.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
As July progresses, the many tiny blooms — each with four petals and fuzzy stamens — will appear like pink, fluffy balls of yarn.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Their coffins were driven into Tehran’s Azadi Square adorned with their photos and national flags, as crowds waved flags and some reached out to touch the caskets and throw rose petals onto them.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 June 2025
With the petals slowly and majestically unfurled, the decanter’s intricate glasswork comes into view.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
As July progresses, the many tiny blooms — each with four petals and fuzzy stamens — will appear like pink, fluffy balls of yarn.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Their coffins were driven into Tehran’s Azadi Square adorned with their photos and national flags, as crowds waved flags and some reached out to touch the caskets and throw rose petals onto them.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 June 2025
With the petals slowly and majestically unfurled, the decanter’s intricate glasswork comes into view.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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“Petal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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petal
noun
pet·al
ˈpet-ᵊl 
: one of the often brightly colored modified leaves that make up the corolla of a flower
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