noun
corolla
kuh-ROH-luh
noun
1
The petals of a flower considered together, especially when distinct in color from the outer sepals.
"The tulip's bright red corolla opened fully in the sun."
How to Use Corolla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flower's petals, viewed together as one structure.
Word Forms
corollas plural, corollae plural, corollæ plural
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Etymology
From Latin "corolla," a diminutive of "corona" ("wreath" or "garland").