petaal

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin petalum, from Ancient Greek πέτᾰλον (pétalon). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /peːˈtaːl/
• Hyphenation: pe‧taal
• Rhymes: -aːl

Noun

petaal m or n (plural petalen)

1. (botany) petal

   Synonyms: kroonblad, petalum