: 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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The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
In some places, people hurled marigolds, roses and jasmine petals instead of colored powder.
—Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Brittany, 29, also shared a look at their evening on Instagram, posting a close-up of her drink — garnished with a purple flower — on a table covered in white petals.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The snapshot showed the private room with a pathway of white rose petals and candles directing the couple to the beautiful table.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
In some places, people hurled marigolds, roses and jasmine petals instead of colored powder.
—Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Brittany, 29, also shared a look at their evening on Instagram, posting a close-up of her drink — garnished with a purple flower — on a table covered in white petals.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The snapshot showed the private room with a pathway of white rose petals and candles directing the couple to the beautiful table.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Petal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petal. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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