PETALOID


Meaning of PETALOID in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌȯid adjective

Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin petaloides, from New Latin petalum petal + Latin -oïdes -oid

1. : resembling a flower petal in form, appearance, or texture

2. : consisting of petaloid elements

a petaloid perianth

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