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What does petalody mean?
The metamorphosis of various floral organs, usually stamens, into petals.
Where does petalody come from?
From Ancient Greek πετᾰλώδης (petălṓdēs, “full of flakes”), from πέταλον (pétalon) (whence also petal).

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