corolla
Corolla (noun) means the petals of a flower considered together, especially when distinct in color from the outer sepals. Example: “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
- Plural
- corollas, corollae, corollæ
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The tulip's bright red _____ opened fully in the sun.
Etymology
From Latin "corolla," a diminutive of "corona" ("wreath" or "garland").