petal

Example Sentences

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However, black-and-white tattoo roses cascade down her neck and arms, Carolina roses with delicate petals.

From Literature

The great puffy clouds that lined the horizon earlier, like boats lined up along a dock, are now streaked with equal parts gray, tangerine, and rose petal pink, the last colors of the day’s light.

From Literature

“Poppy petals,” Clare said, having named them for their wavy crimson tops.

From Literature

The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boisterous outdoor parties held by residents.

From Barron's

A few faded petals clung now to the new-leafed branches, but most of the Bride’s flowers had fallen, forming a wilted carpet beneath us.

From Literature