petal
noun
pet·al ˈpe-tᵊl 
: one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower see flower illustration
petaled adjective
or petalled
ˈpe-tᵊld
petallike
ˈpe-tᵊl-ˌ(l)īk
adjective 
Example Sentences
flowers with pink and white petals
Recent Examples on the Web Built in the form of an oval and clad in floor-to-ceiling concave windows that give the façade a petal-like outline, the structure frames striking views of Denver’s downtown. 
Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2022 The leaning tower of salad is structured to ensure that each leaf of lettuce is adequately draped in dressing, every bite has a bit of bacon and each forkful an extra crumble of cheese, an onion petal and maybe a nut. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Each petal has a white stripe down the middle, so that from a distance, the flower looks like a star. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 The intricate detailing was made by pouring liquid gold into a mold of 41 mushroom petals before placing the conflict-free natural diamonds on each petal by hand. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 Then, each petal was adorned by hand with natural diamonds. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 22 July 2022 This orange peony firework is one of the simpler designs, with each peony petal coming from a very small star. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2022 The falling petal off the middle flower could represent a tear or even the process of growth. Lisa Boonestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 One member, the camouflaged looper, decorates itself with bits of leaf or petal, becoming a walking parade float of flair. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 See More
Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2022 The leaning tower of salad is structured to ensure that each leaf of lettuce is adequately draped in dressing, every bite has a bit of bacon and each forkful an extra crumble of cheese, an onion petal and maybe a nut. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Each petal has a white stripe down the middle, so that from a distance, the flower looks like a star. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 The intricate detailing was made by pouring liquid gold into a mold of 41 mushroom petals before placing the conflict-free natural diamonds on each petal by hand. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 Then, each petal was adorned by hand with natural diamonds. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 22 July 2022 This orange peony firework is one of the simpler designs, with each peony petal coming from a very small star. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2022 The falling petal off the middle flower could represent a tear or even the process of growth. Lisa Boonestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 One member, the camouflaged looper, decorates itself with bits of leaf or petal, becoming a walking parade float of flair. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin petalum, from Greek petalon; akin to Greek petannynai to spread out — more at fathom
First Known Use
1712, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing petal
Kids Definition
petal
noun
pet·al ˈpe-tᵊl
: one of the often brightly colored leaflike outer parts of a flower