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petallike

  • a word derived from petal.

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True hellebore flowers are relatively insignificant compared to the sturdy petallike sepals that protect the central reproductive parts of the bloom.

From Seattle Times Jan. 20, 2024

One end flared out into a petallike formation.

From Sense of Obligation by Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)