About The Word Corolla
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Corolla
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What's The Definition Of Corolla?
[n] (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Corolla: Related Terms | Find terms related to Corolla: See Also | coil | curl | curlicue | floral envelope | flower petal | gyre | perianth | petal | ringlet | roll | scroll | whorl Corolla In Webster's Dictionary \Co*rol"la\ (k?-r?l"l?), n. [L. corolla a little crown
or garland, dim. of corona. See {Crown}.] (Bot.)
The inner envelope of a flower; the part which surrounds the
organs of fructification, consisting of one or more leaves,
called petals. It is usually distinguished from the calyx by
the fineness of its texture and the gayness of its colors.
See the Note under {Blossom}.
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