: 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 vibrant yellow sunflowers are undeniably the star of the show here, with layers of soft petals and a gentle ring of brown coloring.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
With their colorful petals and tall, skinny stems, coneflowers are an iconic perennial bloom native throughout the United States.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
As the beat dropped, the friends jumped into action — tossing pink flower petals, dancing and laughing before embracing at a glam station.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Stunning bicolor blooms dangle in clusters, twirling their ruffled petals like ballerinas.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
With their colorful petals and tall, skinny stems, coneflowers are an iconic perennial bloom native throughout the United States.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
As the beat dropped, the friends jumped into action — tossing pink flower petals, dancing and laughing before embracing at a glam station.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Stunning bicolor blooms dangle in clusters, twirling their ruffled petals like ballerinas.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
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“Petal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petal. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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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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