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petaline

American  
[pet-l-in, -ahyn] / ˈpɛt l ɪn, -ˌaɪn /

adjective

  1. pertaining to or resembling a petal.

Etymology

Origin of petaline

From the New Latin word petalinus, dating back to 1785–95. See petal, -ine 1

Example Sentences

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Petaline hairs, though sparse and scattered, present occasionally the same arrangement as those which occur on the leaves; thus, in Bombaceae they are stellate.

From Project Gutenberg

Petaloid, Petaline, petal-like; resembling or colored like petals.

From Project Gutenberg

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