Synonyms for petal
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.
Related words
- Word family
- petaliferous petaliform petalled petalless petaloid petalous petalsome
- Phrases
- flower petal
Forms
- Plural
- petals → flowers…
Example sentences
- flower Sami said that this flower is called a water lily.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| petal | steady | |
| flower | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- flower2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (flower2 = 2 syllables).