corolla
noun
Simple meaning
The whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kerahluhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
kɚˈɑlə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
botany
The whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
“We cultivate the flower for its corolla.”
botany
The outermost-but-one whorl of a flower, composed of petals, when it is not the same in appearance as the outermost whorl (the calyx); it usually comprises the petal, which may be fused.
Ellipsis of Toyota Corolla.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
Used this way, corolla is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“We cultivate the flower for its corolla.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “We cultivate the flower for its corolla.”noun
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