What does PETAL mean?

Petal 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: A petal is one of the separate, often colorful, parts of a flower that surround the reproductive organs. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpɛtəl/
UK: /ˈpɛt(ə)l/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "petal" originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word "petalum," which means "thin metal plate." The usage of the word "petal" is mainly in botany and related fields. 5. Synonyms: Bloom, blossom, flower, floret, corolla. 6. Related Words: Flora, stoma, sepia, pollen, stipe. 7. Example Sentences: - The rose has soft, velvety petals that are a deep shade of red. - She carefully plucked the petals off the daisy one by one. - The petals of the sunflower are arranged in a spiral pattern. - The cherry blossom tree is known for its delicate pink petals. - The wind blew the petals off the apple blossom tree.