petaled
|pet-a-led|
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/ˈpɛtəl/
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/ˈpet(ə)l/
(petal)
flower segment
Etymology
'petal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'petalon', where the root meant 'leaf' or 'thin plate'.
'petal' passed into New Latin as 'petalum' and into French as 'pétale', and eventually became the modern English word 'petal'.
Initially, it meant 'leaf' or 'thin plate' in Greek, but over time it evolved into its current botanical meaning of 'the colored segments of a flower'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'petal' (to furnish or cover with petals, or to form into petals) — used rarely; often appears as a descriptive/passive form.
The cake was petaled with rose petals for the ceremony.
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Adjective 1
having petals; described by the number, type, or arrangement of petals (e.g., five-petaled).
The five-petaled flower attracted many bees.
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Last updated: 2025/09/18 10:40