corolla

American  

[kuh-rol-uh] / kəˈrɒl ə /

noun

Botany.

1. the inner envelope of floral leaves of a flower, usually of delicate texture and of some color other than green; the petals considered collectively.

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corolla British  

/ kəˈrɒlə /

noun

1. the petals of a flower collectively, forming an inner floral envelope Compare calyx

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corolla Scientific  

/ kə-rŏl′ə,kə-rō′lə /

1. The petals of a flower considered as a group or unit.

2. See more at flower

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Etymology

Origin of corolla

1665–75; < Latin: little garland, equivalent to corōn ( a ) garland, corona + -la diminutive suffix; -ule

Example Sentences

The corolla is composed of petals, and the calyx is composed of sepals.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

For example, the corolla in lilies and tulips consists of three sepals and three petals that look virtually identical—this led botanists to coin the word tepal.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

A cluster of gems creates the corolla of a camellia flower brooch or a single sumptuous stone makes an imposing ring.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2012

Salesman Mohammad Jawed's concerns about a "39" Toyota corolla he bought months ago for $10,000 are typical.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2011

“I still can’t hear you,” Aarfy complained tolerantly, cupping his podgy hand behind the blanched corolla of his ear.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller