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co·rol·la

 (kə-rō′lə, -rŏl′ə)
n.
The petals of a flower considered as a group or unit and usually of a color other than green; the inner whorl of the perianth.

[Latin corōlla, small garland, diminutive of corōna, garland; see corona.]

co·rol′late′ (-rō′lāt′, -rŏl′āt′) adj.
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corolla

(kəˈrɒlə)
n
(Botany) the petals of a flower collectively, forming an inner floral envelope. Compare calyx
[C17 dim. of L corōna crown]
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co•rol•la

(kəˈrɒl ə, -ˈroʊ lə)

n., pl. -las.
the inner whorl of floral leaves of a flower, usu. other than green; the petals collectively.
[1665–75; < Latin: little garland =corōn(a) garland, corona + -la diminutive suffix; see -ule]
cor•rol′late (kəˈrɒl ɪt, ˈkɔr əˌleɪt, ˈkɒr-) adj.
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co·rol·la

(kə-rŏl′ə, kə-rō′lə)
The petals of a flower considered as a group or unit. See more at flower.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.corolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianthcorolla - (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"
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
flower petal, petal - part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
corona - (botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower
chlamys, floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium - collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
curl, curlicue, gyre, ringlet, scroll, whorl, coil, roll - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
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corolla

[kəˈrɒlə] Ncorola f
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corolla

n (Bot) → Blumenkrone f, → Korolla f (spec)
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References in classic literature ?
The tubes of the corollas of the common red and incarnate clovers (Trifolium pratense and incarnatum) do not on a hasty glance appear to differ in length; yet the hive-bee can easily suck the nectar out of the incarnate clover, but not out of the common red clover, which is visited by humble-bees alone; so that whole fields of the red clover offer in vain an abundant supply of precious nectar to the hive-bee.
Since it first appeared back in 1966, some 46million Corollas have been sold around the world and the new model looks set to continue that success as it is a first-rate all-rounder.
Since it rst appeared back in 1966 some 46 million Corollas have been sold around the world and the new model looks set to continue that success.
According to the Dutch site, AutoRAI, Toyota's deputy chief designer Toshio Kanei confirmed that sportier Corollas are to arrive in two stages.
Since it first appeared back in 1966 some 46 million Corollas have been sold around the world and the new model looks set to continue that success.
Now all Corollas, including the hatchback and the sedan, will be based on the same engineering "architecture," that is also shared with the Prius and the C-HR small crossover.
"With 40 million Corollas sold globally sinceits launch and the fact that 26 million of these cars are still in use around the world, is a great example of the car's famed quality, durability and reliability," said Williams.
"With 40 million Corollas sold globally since its launch and the fact that 26 million of these cars are still in use around the world, is a great example of the car's famed quality, durability and reliability.
Toyota has sold nearly 40 million Corollas since the model first came off the production line 47 years ago, making it the best-selling car nameplate on the planet, he noted.
Marking the milestone, the current Corolla Chief Engineer Shinichi Yasui said: "I feel this car has been nurtured by people all over the world and I am very proud to have contributed to its foundation and grateful to all those who have owned and loved their Corollas.
Marking the milestone, Corolla Chief Engineer Shinichi Yasui said: "I feel this car has been nurtured by people all over the world and I am very proud to have contributed to its foundation and grateful to all those who have owned and loved their Corollas.
Toyota plans to woo customers of all ages by making hybrid Corollas in various body types from sedans to station wagons, the source said.