petal
Example Sentences
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A few faded petals clung now to the new-leafed branches, but most of the Bride’s flowers had fallen, forming a wilted carpet beneath us.
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High in the sky, thin white clouds were stacking up like petals.
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Time of day is also important as certain flowers like the California poppies are sun sensitive, opening their petals only once the sun comes out in full force around midday.
From Los Angeles Times
As the funeral procession approached the churchyard, a group of women tossed rose petals and rice.
From Los Angeles Times
“There are some white mountain avens,” he said, pointing at flowers with eight creamy white petals surrounding a center of bright yellow filaments.
From Literature
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