labellum en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ləˈbɛl.əm/ (UK, US)
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Etymology
From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).
Meanings
- The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
- Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| labella | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| labellums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (20)
he שפית (Translations) · cmn 唇瓣 (Translations) · nap labbiegl (Translations) · de Lippe (Translations) · et labellum (Translations) · ja 唇弁 (Translations) · es labelo (Translations) · et huul (Translations) · fr labelle (Translations) · pl warżka (Translations) · fi labellum (Translations) · fi huuli (Translations) · ca label (Translations) · cs pysk (Translations) · pt labelo (Translations) · nl lip (Translations) · co labellu (Translations) · nl labellum (Translations) · de Labellum (Translations) · it labello (Translations)