petals

pet-als · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The colorful modified leaves forming the outer parts of a flower, typically surrounding the reproductive organs.

  2. 2.

    Things resembling flower petals in shape or arrangement.

Related words

See also: blossom, flower, petal
Synonyms: flower parts

Etymology

From Greek petalon meaning "leaf, thin plate," from petannynai meaning "to spread out."