petal
word
Definition
A petal is one of the soft, colorful, leaf-like parts that form the flower. Petals are usually what make flowers look beautiful and attract insects.
Usage & Nuances
"Petal" is a scientific and everyday word, mainly used when describing flowers. Common in biology, gardening, and poetry. Don't confuse with "petal" (as a term of endearment in some UK English, though rare). Not used to refer to leaves or other flower parts.
Spanish: pétaloPortuguese (BR): pétalaPortuguese (PT): pétalaChinese (Simplified): 花瓣Chinese (Traditional): 花瓣Hindi: पंखुड़ीArabic: بتلةBengali: পাপড়িRussian: лепестокJapanese: 花びらVietnamese: cánh hoaKorean: 꽃잎Turkish: taç yaprakUrdu: پتیIndonesian: kelopak
Example Sentences
The rose has a red petal.
basic
A petal fell to the ground.
basic
Each flower has many petals.
basic
She picked up the soft petals and smelled them.
natural
The wind blew the cherry blossom petals down the street.
natural
Don’t eat the petals; some flowers aren’t safe.
natural