petal
- A petal is one of the often brightly colored parts of a flower that surround the reproductive organs. Petals are usually soft and delicate, and they play a role in attracting pollinators such as bees, birds, and insects. nounThe rose's petals were a deep, velvety red, captivating everyone who passed by.As the wind blew gently, the petals of the cherry blossoms scattered across the garden.