Corolla
/kəˈroʊ.lə/noun
The outer part of a flower, consisting of petals.
Did you know?In ancient times, flowers were often used in rituals to symbolize divine beauty and connection to the gods, with the corolla representing a crown of glory.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
corolla
“A small crown or garland.”
Middle Ages
Old French
corolle
“A diminutive form referring to flower petals likened to a crown.”
16th Century
English
corolla
“Adopted into English to describe the petal structure of flowers.”
Modern English
English
corolla
“Specifically denotes the collective petals of a flower.”
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