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Word: Petal
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: from modern Latin petalum (in late Latin ‘metal plate’), from Greek petalon ‘leaf’, neuter (used as a noun) of petalos ‘outspread’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɛtl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are modified leaves and are typically coloured.
Short Definition:each of segments of corolla of flower
Definition:
used as a friendly form of address, especially to a woman or child
Short Definition:term of address
Examples:- well done petal!
- no petal, it's bedtime for you two
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