petal
Example Sentences
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"Each piece of fabric, each petal, is made from different material. It was top-stitched to give the impression of veining," she said.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
And for dessert they were served a rose macaroon cookie, composed of rose petal cream, raspberries and lychees.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024
Researchers have developed a method to make adaptive and eco-friendly sensors that can be directly and imperceptibly printed onto a wide range of biological surfaces, whether that's a finger or a flower petal.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2024
Adam Fournier, their bar director, describes their spirit-free rose champagne, containing rose petal, Sakura white tea, verjus rouge and "a smattering of other small components we force carbonate."
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2023
As he approached the last petal, the wind behind him picked up the row of petals and carried them ahead of Nathan, continuing the path.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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