blomblad

Swedish

Etymology

blomma (“flower”) +‎ blad

Noun

blomblad n

1. a petal

   Synonym: kronblad

2. a sepal

   Synonym: foderblad

Usage notes

A blad on a flower generally, but might more often refer to a petal, as they are often more exciting.

Declension

Declension of blomblad
	Singular		Plural
	Indefinite	Definite	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	blomblad	blombladet	blomblad	blombladen
Genitive	blomblads	blombladets	blomblads	blombladens

Synonyms

• blad (when clear from context, as this is also a word for leaf)

References

• blomblad in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• blomblad in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)