: 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 bright and cheery cups are rounded out by the Gradient Petal multipurpose cup ($20), which is designed with abstract blue and purple petals.
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Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
This hat is durable and lightweight with an adorable double-brim bucket design that resembles flower petals.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 23 May 2024
But certain scents, like Byredo’s, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
Shaped like a collar, the necklace conjures the petals of a lotus flower, a symbol of rebirth, while its bold color combinations add an unexpected sense of whimsy.
—Lindsay Talbot, New York Times, 14 May 2024
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Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
This hat is durable and lightweight with an adorable double-brim bucket design that resembles flower petals.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 23 May 2024
But certain scents, like Byredo’s, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
Shaped like a collar, the necklace conjures the petals of a lotus flower, a symbol of rebirth, while its bold color combinations add an unexpected sense of whimsy.
—Lindsay Talbot, New York Times, 14 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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