Petal-like poinsettia part Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 2, 2009 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 2, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 2, 2009 · 23-Down · 5 letters
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a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence
noun
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