noun
a modified leaf that is part of a flower
• Hyponyms: ↑petal, ↑flower petal, ↑sepal
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noun1. : any of the modified leaves (as a sepal or petal) forming the perianth of a flower
2. : bract
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Bot.
one of the modified leaves forming the perianth of a flower, as a sepal or petal.
[1745-55]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.