Meaning & use
petal
One of the colored, leaf-like parts that together form the outer part of a flower.
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A gentle breeze scattered rose petals across the garden path.
Each petal of the sunflower curved slightly toward the morning sun.
A note on using this word
Petals are distinct from sepals, the usually green leaf-like parts that protect the flower bud before it opens.
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