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bractlets

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/ˈbræktlɪts/ · brac-let-s

A small leaf-like structure that is often associated with a flower or inflorescence.

Meanings

nountechnical

A small leaf-like structure that is often associated with a flower or inflorescence.

ایک چھوٹی پتّے جیسی ساخت جو اکثر پھول یا پھولوں کے گچھے کے ساتھ وابستہ ہوتی ہے۔

فُورۃ

forat

Synonyms

leafletmodified leafscaleپتہپتّے کا چھوٹا حصہپتّے کی مانند

Common Collocations

  • floral bractlet
  • bractlet arrangement

Example Sentences

The bractlets surrounding the flower add to its aesthetic appeal.

پھول کے گرد موجود فورۃ اس کی جمالیاتی دلکشی میں اضافہ کرتی ہیں۔

Phool ke gird maujood forat is ki jamaliyati dilkashi mein izafa karti hain.

Some plants have colorful bractlets that attract pollinators.

کچھ پودوں میں رنگین فورۃ ہوتی ہیں جو پولینیٹرز کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرتی ہیں۔

Kuch podon mein rangeen forat hoti hain jo pollinators ko apni taraf mutajjah karti hain.

Bractlets can vary significantly in shape and size.

فورۃ کی شکل اور حجم میں نمایاں فرق ہو سکتا ہے۔

Forat ki shakal aur hajm mein numayan fark ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

bract:A bract is a modified leaf, whereas a bractlet is a smaller version of a bract.

Word Family

bract
nounپتہ
bracteate
adjectiveپتّہ دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the bractlet as a tiny leaf that 'bracts' up next to a flower.

Imagine a flower surrounded by miniature leaves that enhance its beauty.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "bractea" — a thin plate or layer

First known use: 1811

The term 'bractlet' is derived from the Latin word 'bractea' meaning a thin plate or layer, which describes its function in botany as a modified leaf in plants.