Corolla
[kuh-rol-uh] /kəˈrɒl ə/
noun, Botany.
1.
the inner envelope of floral leaves of a flower, usually of delicate texture and of some color other than green; the petals considered collectively.
/kəˈrɒlə/
noun
1.
the petals of a flower collectively, forming an inner floral envelope Compare calyx
n.
1670s, “crown,” from Latin corolla, diminutive of corona “crown, garland” (see crown (n.)). Botanical use is from 1753.
corolla
(kə-rŏl’ə, kə-rō’lə)
The petals of a flower considered as a group or unit. See more at flower.
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