petal
noun
one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower.
petal-like
-
a word derived from
petal.
Example Sentences
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The fruit’s soft, shredded petal-like pieces take on a satisfying, crisp-edged texture, as if they’ve been browned on a vertical spit.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2020
Stimulate them he does: the cells begin to move, then they reproduce into a sort of silicone-like starfish form that moves with a petal-like grace.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 24, 2017
Starting at the outside edge, place the fig slices, pointed ends upward, in concentric circles on the filling, tilting the slices so they lean slightly toward the edge of the crust in a petal-like fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2016
In several ensembles the models’ head disappeared in the voluminous, petal-like muslin ruffles.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2012
When I was little, Mom used to point out patterns in the subway stations, the petal-like clusters of white tiles, six around one black.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
