petal

Definitions

1. One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.
2. leaf (usually green and flat organ that is the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants)
3. petal (an often brightly coloured component of the corolla of a flower)
4. The labia (majora).
   euphemistic, familiar
5. blade (narrow leaf of a grass or cereal)
6. Term of endearment.
7. pad (floating leaf of a water lily or similar plant)
8. A lobe of a rose (geometric shape).
9. sheet, leaf (piece of paper, usually rectangular)

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Examples

“Dawn held her breath, fearing he'd notice⟳ the slight protrusion where her babe rested beneath her heart, but he barely paused as his mouth found the tiny jewel hidden within the dewy petals of her sex.”

“She is freezing cold. Sputtering. Big eyes wide and wet⟳ and red. Too shocked even to cry⟳. 'It's okay, petal, it's okay.'”

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