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corolla

co·rol·la [ kə róllə, kə rṓlə ] (plural co·rol·las)


noun 
Definition:
 
flower petals: the petals of a flower collectively, forming a ring around the reproductive organs and surrounded by an outer ring of sepals

[Mid-18th century. < Latin, "garland," literally "little crown" < corona "crown"]
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