corolla

[ kuh-rol-uh ]

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.

corolla

/ kəˈrɒlə /

noun

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

corolla

/ kə-rŏl′ə,kə-rō′lə /

1. The petals of a flower considered as a group or unit.
2. See more at flower

Word History and Origins

Origin of corolla¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of corolla¹

C17 dim. of L corōna crown

Example Sentences

To help him prepare for his role as an overlooked Asian American everyman in “Interior Chinatown,” Jimmy O. Yang bought a $1,500 used Toyota Corolla and drove it around Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

The victim, an unidentified woman in her late 20s, was crossing the street at a marked crosswalk at Victory Boulevard and Beck Avenue around 7 p.m. when she was struck by a Toyota Corolla heading west on Victory Boulevard, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

The company has suspended the production of three car models - the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross.

From BBC

If this sounds like what you’re looking for in your next vehicle, consider the 2024 Kia Niro or the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

From Seattle Times

Much of the same can also be said of Toyota’s Corolla Cross Hybrid.

From Seattle Times