labellum

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
18
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ləˈbɛl.əm/ (UK)

Definition of labellum

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
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noun

  1. The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
  2. Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.

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Etymology

From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).

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