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petalous

/pɪˈtɔːləs/ adjective · British & US
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What does petalous mean?

adjective

Having or resembling petals; flower-like. In botany, a petalous flower is one in which the petals are modified to resemble sepals.

Example

"The delicate, petalous blooms of the orchid added a touch of elegance to the garden."

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