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See definition of petal on Dictionary.com
  • as incalyx
  • as inleaf

synonyms for petal

  • husk
  • leaf
  • sepal
  • frond
  • needle
  • stalk
  • blade
  • bract
  • flag
  • leaflet
  • pad
  • petiole
  • scale
  • stipule
  • foliole
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How to use petal in a sentence

That’s not to say that the process is fast—it can take a month for the petals to fully dry out—but your work load up front is minimal.
HOW TO PRESERVE FLOWERS IN 4 EASY WAYSEMPIREAUGUST 20, 2021POPULAR-SCIENCE
Marigolds’ fluffy, tightly-packed petals set them apart from other garden favorites, but you can be even more certain you’ve found the right plant by looking for its distinctive fern-like leaves.
7 EDIBLE FLOWERS AND HOW TO USE THEMJOHN KENNEDYJULY 20, 2021POPULAR-SCIENCE
As the first wave of the pandemic raged in India, Modi called for festivals of light and asked the air force to dispatch helicopters to shower hospitals with flower petals.
'MEDICAL POPULISM' HAS DEFINED THE PHILIPPINES' RESPONSE TO COVID-19. THAT'S WHY THE COUNTRY IS STILL SUFFERINGAIE BALAGTAS SEE / MANILAJUNE 28, 2021TIME
If your artichoke is mature, it may have purple, thorny petals inside.
HOW TO PREP, COOK AND ENJOY STUFFED ARTICHOKESANN MALONEYMARCH 11, 2021WASHINGTON POST
The artichokes are done when the large outer petals can be easily pulled off.
HOW TO PREP, COOK AND ENJOY STUFFED ARTICHOKESANN MALONEYMARCH 11, 2021WASHINGTON POST
Then, using scissors, trim away any remaining thorny tips from the petals, working your way around the vegetable.
HOW TO PREP, COOK AND ENJOY STUFFED ARTICHOKESANN MALONEYMARCH 11, 2021WASHINGTON POST
Once the outside petals are filled, lightly fill the center as well.
HOW TO PREP, COOK AND ENJOY STUFFED ARTICHOKESANN MALONEYMARCH 11, 2021WASHINGTON POST
Next, begin gently spreading the petals, starting with the outer ones and working your way toward the center.
HOW TO PREP, COOK AND ENJOY STUFFED ARTICHOKESANN MALONEYMARCH 11, 2021WASHINGTON POST
Later, I fried the petals of the cauliflower mushroom in oil and ate them salted.
MUSHROOM HUNTING AT THE END OF THE WORLDDANNY PALUMBONOVEMBER 12, 2020EATER
The flesh of the petals, plump with moisture compared to that of the leaf, holds a different odor besides.
FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR DOG (EP. 436)STEPHEN J. DUBNEROCTOBER 22, 2020FREAKONOMICS
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WORDS RELATED TO PETAL

  • husk
  • leaf
  • petal
  • sepal
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