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petal

[pet-l] / ˈpɛt l /
NOUN
calyx
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Floating like a flower petal in the spring breeze.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

"Each piece of fabric, each petal, is made from different material. It was top-stitched to give the impression of veining," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

A petal power jar, $280; blues egg drop fruit bowl, $230; and petal reflection vase, $260.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

According to Vogue: “30 people were involved in the making of the look, and it took 8,500 hours to make with 60,000 crystals and 7,000 folded petal raffia and raw raffia frayed ravens”.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

Showers of petal snow sifted down when the wind touched the green branches, and the blossom scent drifted upon the air.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury




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