pet·al·oid \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌȯid\adjective Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin petaloides, from New Latin petalum petal + Latin -oïdes -oid 1.: resembling a flower petal in form, appearance, or texture 2.: consisting of petaloid elements < a petaloid perianth >