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corola

corolla

noun koh-RROH-lah Rare

Origin: From Latin corolla (little crown), diminutive of corona.

Usage Note

Corola is the botanical term for the corolla — the ring of petals of a flower, collectively forming the colored part visible above the sepals. It is used in botany, gardening, and biology contexts. Outside technical writing it is uncommon; most speakers would simply say los pétalos (the petals).

Examples

"La corola de la rosa es de color rojo intenso."

Natural Translation

The corolla of the rose is deep red.

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