Definition

Describing a plant or flower that has petals.

Example

The petalous flower bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Conversation

Have you seen that garden with the petalous flowers?

Yes, they look so beautiful and vibrant!

I love how the petalous blooms attract so many bees.

Absolutely! It’s amazing how nature works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Petalous → It is formed from "petal" (from Greek "petalon", meaning leaf or flower part) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or having the quality of). The word "petalous" describes something that is full of petals or having the characteristics of petals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'petal' as a part of a flower, and remember that 'petalous' means having the quality of being full of petals.

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