: 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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Orchids — colors vibrant and petals open.
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Sofía Pereda, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The brand, which was established in 2015 by mother-daughter duo Jude Benhalim and Rana El Azm with the mission to create contemporary pieces merging local craftsmanship with a modern design vision, is known for its flowing lines inspired by nature, nodding to everything from petals to dew.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The blooms are produced in clusters of medium-size, double blooms with 20 to 40 petals.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
For this tabletop, the flowers' petals were also used to create a natural golden dye for the tablecloth and napkins.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Sofía Pereda, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The brand, which was established in 2015 by mother-daughter duo Jude Benhalim and Rana El Azm with the mission to create contemporary pieces merging local craftsmanship with a modern design vision, is known for its flowing lines inspired by nature, nodding to everything from petals to dew.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The blooms are produced in clusters of medium-size, double blooms with 20 to 40 petals.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
For this tabletop, the flowers' petals were also used to create a natural golden dye for the tablecloth and napkins.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Petal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petal. Accessed 17 Oct. 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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