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petaled


Meanings
  • A term used to describe the shape or appearance of something, specifically a flower, that has petals.

    - "The rose has beautiful petaled flowers."
    - "The lotus has large and elegant petaled flowers."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with petaled
Belvedere , ceredeer , glede , ledger , legere , medallion , pedal , pedalian , petal , petalium , petticoat , tessellate , tintinnabulate
Homophones
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  1. Petal () : A thin, usually broad, leaf-like part that forms the outer covering or envelope of a flower. Petals are typically brightly colored and attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, or hummingbirds.


Variants
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petal , petaled , petalled , petallike , petals
Forms
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Etymology
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The term 'petaled' is derived from the Old French word 'petil', which means 'small' or 'little', and the Latin word 'petala', which means 'little or small leaf'. Together, these words form the basis for the term 'petaled', which specifically refers to the shape or appearance of something, specifically a flower, that has petals.


Trivia
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  1. {"term"=>"Did you know? The term 'petal' comes from the ancient Greek word 'petalon', which literally means 'feathered' or 'plumed'. This term was used by ancient Greek botanists and naturalists to refer to the leaf-like structures that cover the outer surface of a flower, and that serve the important function of attracting pollinators to the flower for the purpose of facilitating the transfer of pollen from the anther of the stamen to the stigma of the pistil, thus ensuring the successful fertilization of the flower and the subsequent development of seeds and fruit."}


Related Concepts
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  1. Petal Symmetry:


Culture
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[{"term"=>"Petals in Literature and Art", "lang"=>"", "meaning"=>"Petals have been a significant and recurring motif in literature, art, music, and other forms of cultural expression. In literature, petals have been used as symbols of beauty, fragility, and mortality. In art, petals have been depicted in various artistic styles, including Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, and Pop Art. In music, petals have been used as metaphors in song lyrics to express feelings of love, desire, longing, and heartache. In summary, petals have been a significant and recurring motif in literature, art, music, and other forms of cultural expression, and have been used as symbols of beauty, fragility, and mortality."}]

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