Meanings
nounflower petal (plural flower petals)
plural flower petals · alternative flowerpetal · alternative flower-petal
- A modified leaf that surrounds the reproductive parts of flowers, often brightly colored or unusually shaped to attract pollinators.
Synonyms & antonyms
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APA
flower petal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flower%20petal
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“flower petal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flower%20petal. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “flower petal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flower%20petal.
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