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corolla

/kəˈɹəʊlə/
Meanings

  • A circular collection of petals that surrounds and protects the reproductive parts of a flower. The term 'corolla' can also be used more broadly to refer to the entire flower or even to the flowering part of a plant.

    - "The beautiful corolla of the rose attracted numerous bees and butterflies."
    - "The large and fragrant corolla of the jasmine plant exuded a sweet and intoxicating scent that permeated the air around it."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with corolla
corona , drona , mira , quira , sera , tara , tera , vera , vira
Homophones
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  1. coral

  2. cora

  3. core

  4. kor

  5. kore

Variants
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corolla , corollas , corollate
Forms
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singular form: corolla, plural form: corollas

Etymology
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The term 'corolla' comes from the Latin word 'corona', which means 'crown'. The term 'corolla' was used by the ancient Romans to refer to the inner, reproductive part of a flower that is surrounded and protected by the petals. Over time, the term 'corolla' came to be used more broadly to refer to the entire flower or even to the flowering part of a plant.

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  1. Flower: The corolla is a part of a flower. A flower is a reproductive structure found in plants that facilitates the process of pollination and fertilization, leading to the formation of seeds and the continuation of the plant species.

  2. Petal: The corolla consists of one or more whorls of petals. A petal is a modified leaf that forms part of the reproductive structure of a flower. The primary function of a petal is to attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, or birds, to the flower by producing a scent or a color that is appealing to the pollinators.

  3. Pollination: The process of pollination is essential for the reproductive success of flowering plants. The corolla plays a crucial role in the process of pollination by attracting pollinators to the flower. The primary function of a pollinator is to transfer pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower. This process results in the fusion of the male and female gametes, leading to the formation of a zygote, which is the first cell of a new organism.

  4. Fertilization: The process of fertilization is essential for the reproductive success of flowering plants. The corolla plays a crucial role in the process of fertilization by attracting pollinators to the flower. The primary function of a pollinator is to transfer pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower. This process results in the fusion of the male and female gametes, leading to the formation of a zygote, which is the first cell of a new organism.

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The corolla holds significant cultural and symbolic significance across various cultures and traditions. In some cultures, the corolla is used as a symbol of purity, beauty, and love. In other cultures, the corolla is used as a symbol of fertility, rebirth, and regeneration. The corolla has also been used as a decorative element in various forms of art, literature, music, and other cultural expressions.

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