labellum
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Labellum, Lippe
The lower central petal of a flower, usually developed to be showy and attract pollinatorsThe lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
/ləˈbɛl.əm/
Meaning
2 sensesThe lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
Labellum, Lippe
Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.
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Origin
From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).
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plural: labella / labellumsSynonyms
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