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PETALODY
Etymology
Noun
petalody (uncountable)
(botany) The metamorphosis of various floral organs, usually stamens, into petals.
Source: Wiktionary
Pe*tal"o*dy, n. Etym: [Petal + Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: The metamorphosis of various floral organs, usually stamens, into petals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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