: 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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Rum is infused with rose petals, ginger, and a smattering of other Indian spices and then mixed with orange juice and whole milk.
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Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
With top notes of cardamom and dried rose petals, mid notes of red wine, mahogany, and patchouli, and base notes of vanilla, black musk, and oud, Cold Cases is a rich, deep, woodsy scent, evoking a mysterious and even slightly ominous atmosphere.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
The ceremony took place in a grove of trees, the aisle lined with white rose petals.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 26 June 2024
Pure white petals encircle golden stamens and glow at dusk.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
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Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
With top notes of cardamom and dried rose petals, mid notes of red wine, mahogany, and patchouli, and base notes of vanilla, black musk, and oud, Cold Cases is a rich, deep, woodsy scent, evoking a mysterious and even slightly ominous atmosphere.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
The ceremony took place in a grove of trees, the aisle lined with white rose petals.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 26 June 2024
Pure white petals encircle golden stamens and glow at dusk.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 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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