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PRONUNCIATION OF PETAL-LIKE

petal-like  [ˈpɛtəlˌlaɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PETAL-LIKE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Petal-Like is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PETAL-LIKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of petal-like in the English dictionary

The definition of petal-like in the dictionary is resembling a petal in shape or texture.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PETAL-LIKE


bristlelike
ˈbrɪsəlˌlaɪk
camellike
ˈkæməlˌlaɪk
cymbal-like
ˈsɪmb əlˌlaɪk
funnel-like
ˈfʌn əlˌlaɪk
girdle-like
ˈɡɜːdəlˌlaɪk
jewel-like
ˈdʒuːəlˌlaɪk
junglelike
ˈdʒʌŋɡəlˌlaɪk
mammal-like
ˈmæməlˌlaɪk
maplelike
ˈmeɪpəlˌlaɪk
metal-like
ˈmetəlˌlaɪk
needlelike
ˈniːdəlˌlaɪk
nettle-like
ˈnɛtəlˌlaɪk
opal-like
ˈəʊpəlˌlaɪk
saddle-like
ˈsædəlˌlaɪk
squirrel-like
ˈskwɪrəlˌlaɪk
swivel-like
ˈswɪvəlˌlaɪk
temple-like
ˈtempəlˌlaɪk
tinsel-like
ˈtɪnsəlˌlaɪk
tunnel-like
ˈtʌnəlˌlaɪk
vowel-like
ˈvaʊəlˌlaɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PETAL-LIKE

petabyte
petahertz
petal
petaliferous
petaline
petalism
petalled
petalodic
petalody
petaloid
petalomania
petalous
petard
petary
petasos
petasus
petaurine
petaurist

WORDS THAT END LIKE PETAL-LIKE

bird-like
cell-like
cloth-like
daughter-like
dislike
garden-like
guitar-like
hammer-like
human-like
jelly-like
like-for-like
oil-like
scale-like
shell-like
soul-like
stone-like
summer-like
tail-like
virus-like
water-like
woman-like

Synonyms and antonyms of petal-like in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «petal-like» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PETAL-LIKE

Find out the translation of petal-like to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of petal-like from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «petal-like» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

花瓣状
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

-como pétalo
570 millions of speakers

English

petal-like
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पत्ती की तरह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البتلة مثل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лепесток , как
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pétala semelhante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনেকটা পাপড়ির মতোও হতে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pétale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seperti kelopak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

blütenblattähnlichen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

花弁状
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

꽃잎 처럼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Petal kaya
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cánh hoa như
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இதழ்களைப் போன்று
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाकळीसारखे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yaprağına benzer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

petalo -come
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jak płatek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пелюстка , як
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

petală - cum ar fi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πέταλο - όπως
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

blom -agtige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kronbladsliknande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

petal -lignende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of petal-like

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PETAL-LIKE»

The term «petal-like» is normally little used and occupies the 130.211 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PETAL-LIKE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about petal-like

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETAL-LIKE»

Discover the use of petal-like in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to petal-like and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants
Calyx of 3 petal-like sepals connected at the base. Petals 3. Pericarps not gibbous at the base, pointed, disposed in hemispherical or cylindrical heads. 16 APHANOSTE'MMA. Calyx of 5 petal-like sepals, connected at the base. Petals 5, small ...
George Don, 1831
2
Vol. I. - Thalamiflorae
Calyx of 5 petal-like sepals, connected at the base. Petals 5, small, gland-like. Pericarps not gibbous at the base, compressed, orbicular, pointed, somewhat marginate. 17 FICA'RIA. Sepals 3, connected at the base. Petals 9. Pericarps blunt.
‎1831
3
A General History of the Dichleamydeous Plants ... Arranged ...
Calyx of 3 petal-like sepals connected at the base. Petals 3. Pericarps not gibbous at the base, pointed, disposed in hemispherical or cylindrical heads. 16 ArnAnos'rs'mtA. Calyx of 5 petal-like sepals, connected at the base. Petals 5, small ...
George Don, 1831
4
A General System of Gardening and Botany: Containing a ...
e. d.). 15 Casa'lia. Calyx of 3 petal-like sepals connected at the base. Petals 3. Pericarps not gibbous at the base, pointed, disposed in hemispherical or cylindrical heads. 16 Aphanoste'mma. Calyx of 5 petal-like sepals, connected at the base.
George Don, 1831
5
Nanoengineered Nanofibrous Materials
3.2. CVD. and. DC. plasma. assisted. CVD. The films deposited by HF-CVD show a new allotropic carbon form, nano-flakes or nano-ribbons, which consists of “ petal”-like graphite layers with a thickness of about 20÷30 nm ...
Selcuk Guceri, Yury G. Gogotsi, Vladimir Vladimirovich Kuznet︠s︡ov, 2004
6
Rapidly Quenched Metals
The stereoscopic configuration of the structure could be understood from SEM micro photographs of deep etched specimen, Fig.l(b). The petal-like structure has eight angular projections growing from center of cubic towards <lll> directions ...
S Steeb, 1985
7
California Desert Flowers: An Introduction to Families, ...
GROUP 6 KEY: Petals or petal-like sepals free, 4, 8, or more (rarely 0, 5, or 6 on some individuals). 1. Petals or petal-like sepals 8 or more. • Stems fat, spiny (at least tiny spines), and leafless like a cactus Cactaceae • Shrub. Leaves compound ...
‎2004
8
Field Guide to Fynbos
FLOWERS WITH A CYLINDRICAL, WHITE TO PALE YELLOW TUBE, WITH 4 FLESHY PETAL-LIKE SCALES AT THE MOUTH O Gnidia oppositifolia Basbos □ □ □ ! ll\iWM I JM Erect, willowy shrub to 3 m with opposite, lance-shaped, ...
John Manning, 2007
9
Wildflowers of New York in Color
FLOWERS: pinkish white to rose with a reddish center, few to several in a flat- topped terminal cluster, about %" ( 1 .9 cm) wide, perianth with 3 large, oblong, petal-like parts alternating with 3 short, sharp-tipped, petal-like parts. PLANT: 1-4'  ...
William K. Chapman, 1998
10
The Elements of Botany
{Leaves gfagg-like , . }RES'l'IAOE-E. placentation . . 1 polyspernious loculus. Parietal}Periii.nth consisting of internal petal-like divisions . . . . . . Leaves, sword- shaped, or} XYMDE-;E_ placentation . . grass-like . - - 3 dispermous loin it fold of the ...
Adrien de Jussieu, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETAL-LIKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term petal-like is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jackfruit is your secret to a meatless meal
You can buy the actual fruit, which separates into petal-like sacs, by the pound, minus the weird bits. Green jackfruit is also sold in cans at many ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
2
Great garden stools for outdoor spaces
Options on Overstock.com include a silver ceramic garden stool with petal-like cutouts (Safavieh Paradise Harmony stool, $103.49). A silver ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
3
Hike to see some of the best wildflowers in Summit County
Jane Hendrix / Special to the Daily Indian paintbrush (Castilleja miniata) — Whether in forest or field, the bright red petal-like bracts (modified ... «Summit Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Edible Landscaping: Ornamental Plants You Can Eat
Okra is grown for its fresh-tasting green pods, and roselle for its tart and juicy red calyces (the petal-like part). The second approach to edible ... «KING5.com, Jul 15»
5
Go off the beaten path to find shrubs and vines
In May and June, the tiny flowers are surrounded by four white petal-like bracts, which are followed by red berries. You might also see there ... «Brantford Expositor, Jul 15»
6
Recipe win earns White House visit for Clinton girl
A ground turkey mixture is formed into a petal-like shape and browned, then arranged with fresh ingredients into a flower-like display. «Jackson Clarion Ledger, Jul 15»
7
Chanel takes fashionistas to the casino at Haute Couture show
... for evening wear in shimmering and bead-encrusted gowns, layered cocktail dresses and a black evening coat with flower petal-like cutouts. «Times of Oman, Jul 15»
8
David Walsh's elephant dung Madonna stars in Christie's London …
The figure is wrapped in a petal-like robe with one exposed breast made of elephant dung. The work rests on two globes of dung, one spelling ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
9
christian de portzamparc + peter marino design seoul's dior boutique
... is delicately wrapped by white and oversized petal-like panels- most likely referencing florals that is popular among dior's signature designs. «Designboom, Jun 15»
10
The 5 Most Controversial Handgun Rounds
While its black color and petal-like construction gave it a very distinctive look, the round's performance was roughly on par with other hollow ... «OutdoorHub, Jun 15»

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