(n) (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth, Example: we cultivate the flower for its corolla
n. [ L. corolla a little crown or garland, dim. of corona. See Crown. ] (Bot.) The inner envelope of a flower; the part which surrounds the organs of fructification, consisting of one or more leaves, called petals. It is usually distinguished from the calyx by the fineness of its texture and the gayness of its colors. See the Note under Blossom. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl.Corollaries [ L. corollarium gift, corollary, fr. corolla. See Corolla. ] 1. That which is given beyond what is actually due, as a garland of flowers in addition to wages; surplus; something added or superfluous. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Now come, my Ariel; bring a corollary, Rather than want a spirit. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Something which follows from the demonstration of a proposition; an additional inference or deduction from a demonstrated proposition; a consequence. [ 1913 Webster ]
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