: 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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Her black pointed-toe shoes and black sheer tights completed her glamorous look seamlessly.
Actress and vocalist Cynthia Erivo wore a Thom Browne black suit with pink petals and black beading adorned all over it.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024
The skirt represents the rose’s petals, while Cardi herself is the stem—hence the green jewelry.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024
The skirt represents the rose’s petals, while Cardi herself is the stem—hence the green jewelry.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 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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