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petal: Meaning and Definition of
pet•al
Pronunciation: (pet'l), [key]
— n.
- one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower. See diag. under
-petal
Pronunciation: [key]
- a combining form meaning “seeking, moving toward” that specified by the initial element, used in the formation of compound words: acropetal.
See also:
- petal (Thesaurus)
