Petalwise

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a petal or petals. not-comparable

    "She fixed Peter a slice of black bread and jam by cutting the hard crust petalwise around the edge, so the child could tear off convenient pieces."

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"She fixed Peter a slice of black bread and jam by cutting the hard crust petalwise around the edge, so the child could tear off convenient pieces."

Etymology

From petal + -wise.

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