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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Petaloso” is an epic card of the Italian Memes pack, number 13 of the collection, and the 26th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Petaloso” meme mean?
The word is cited fondly or ironically for an invented word, often one coined by a child or in everyday speech, that sounds right even though it isn't officially in the dictionary.
Where does the “Petaloso” meme come from?
In 2016, an Italian schoolchild coined the word "petaloso" in a class assignment to describe a flower with lots of petals. The Italian press picked up the story, turning it into a national conversation about linguistic creativity and how linguists and dictionaries handle spontaneously invented words. The episode inspired parodies and jokes across social media, and "petaloso" itself became a symbol of that debate, later resurfacing in politics: in 2018, the party Civica Popolare adopted "un fiore petaloso" (a petaloso flower) as its electoral symbol for the Italian general election.
- 2016An Italian child coins the word "petaloso", picked up by the national press.
- 2018The party Civica Popolare adopts a "fiore petaloso" as its electoral symbol.
How to use the “Petaloso” meme
- That word isn't official, but it's so petaloso it should be adopted already.
- Sounds like something a kid made up, very petaloso idea honestly.
- The linguists will argue about it again, remember the whole petaloso story.
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The “Petaloso” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 70/100 · #26 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Petaloso” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Petaloso comes out of the Italian Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who invented the word "petaloso"?
An Italian schoolchild, in a 2016 class assignment.
Is "petaloso" an official dictionary word?
Its official adoption was debated; the story is mostly known as a viral 2016 episode.
How do I get the Petaloso meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Petaloso” is an epic card of the Italian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Petaloso card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Da brontolite a sdallare, dopo petaloso l'assalto delle nuove parole - La Repubblica · Elezioni politiche in Italia del 2018 - Wikipedia (it) · checked on November 6, 2026.
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