petaloid

American  

[pet-l-oid] / ˈpɛt lˌɔɪd /

adjective

1. having the form or appearance of a petal.

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petaloid British  

/ ˈpɛtəˌlɔɪd /

adjective

1. biology resembling a petal, esp in shape

   the petaloid pattern on a sea urchin

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Other Word Forms

• interpetaloid adjective

Etymology

Origin of petaloid

First recorded in 1720–30; petal + -oid

Example Sentences

Interior design, 6 radiating lanceolate or petaloid areas, double-line bordered, containing from 33 to 50 spots.

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The flowers have five persistent petaloid sepals, within the circle of which are placed the minute honey-containing tubular petals of the form of a horn with an irregular opening.

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Calyx 5-parted, petaloid, loosely persistent about the achene, the 3 inner divisions often enlarging in fruit, in which case the outer are usually spreading.

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Partaking of two natures, as the perianth of some endogenous plants, where the outer surface is calycine, and the inner petaloid.

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Stigma two-lipped, with the lips commonly dilated and petaloid.

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