petals
word · lemma: petal
Definition
The soft, colorful parts of a flower that are often arranged in a circle and attract pollinators.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural when referring to more than one; commonly used with flowers (e.g., rose petals). Not to be confused with 'leaves' (which are green and not part of the flower's reproductive structure). Used in both scientific (“the petals of a tulip”) and poetic contexts (“soft petals”).
Spanish: pétalosPortuguese (BR): pétalasPortuguese (PT): pétalasChinese (Simplified): 花瓣Chinese (Traditional): 花瓣Hindi: पंखुड़ियाँArabic: بتلاتBengali: পাপড়িRussian: лепесткиJapanese: 花びらVietnamese: cánh hoaKorean: 꽃잎Turkish: taç yaprakUrdu: پتیاںIndonesian: kelopak bunga
Example Sentences
The rose has red petals.
basic
She picked up the falling petals from the ground.
basic
The daisy's white petals look very clean.
basic
After the celebration, the floor was covered in rose petals.
natural
She pressed the petals between the pages to preserve them.
natural
The wind carried the cherry blossom petals down the street.
natural