petaline

[ pet-l-in, -ahyn ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or resembling a petal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of petaline¹

From the New Latin word petalinus, dating back to 1785–95. See petal, -ine ¹

Example Sentences

Petaloid, Petaline, petal-like; resembling or colored like petals.

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