corolla Meaning & Definition
/kəˈɹoʊlə/
What Does Corolla Mean?
Corolla is a noun that means 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.
Corolla in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kəˈɹoʊlə/ |
| Plural | corollas |
Corolla Definition (Noun)
- 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.
Noun
- An 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.
Synonyms of Corolla
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Corolla synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
corolla (plural corollas or corollae or corollæ)
Words That Rhyme With Corolla
Origin of Corolla
From Latin corōlla (“small garland, chaplet or wreath”), diminutive of corōna (“garland, chaplet, wreath”).