: 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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While there are still plenty of crisp autumn leaves on this wreath to provide a lovely green and gold backdrop, the real stars of the show are the fiery pops of orange and yellow daisies amid berries and other wildflower petals and branches.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
The actor was the epitome of glamour in a crystal mesh intarsia gown adorned with crystal petals and a deep V-neckline, which featured crystal orchid and cherry blossom embellishments.
—Alejandro Luna, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2024
Along a nearby creek bed, volunteers handed out white rose petals from baskets for guests to cast into the slow-moving current as church bells peacefully rang in the distance.
—Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024
Next, rinse the petals to remove any dirt or pesticides before placing them into a large pot.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2024
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
The actor was the epitome of glamour in a crystal mesh intarsia gown adorned with crystal petals and a deep V-neckline, which featured crystal orchid and cherry blossom embellishments.
—Alejandro Luna, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2024
Along a nearby creek bed, volunteers handed out white rose petals from baskets for guests to cast into the slow-moving current as church bells peacefully rang in the distance.
—Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024
Next, rinse the petals to remove any dirt or pesticides before placing them into a large pot.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2024
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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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