labellum
the petal of an orchid that differs more or less markedly from the other petals, often forming the most conspicuous part; the lip.
Origin of labellum
1Other words from labellum
- la·bel·loid, adjective
Words Nearby labellum
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How to use labellum in a sentence
Harrisoniae in colour and size of sepal and petal; in general shape and in the hues of the labellum after L. purpurata.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleCertainly, if I may trust the vessels, the simple labellum of Gymnadenia consists of three organs soldered together.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles DarwinMy case of the Aceras with the aborted labellum squeezed against stigma supports your view.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles DarwinI am still more pleased that I was right about insects gnawing the fleshy labellum.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles DarwinThis is important, as it explains all the astounding projections on the labellum of Oncidium, Phalaenopsis, etc.
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British Dictionary definitions for labellum
/ (ləˈbɛləm) /
the part of the corolla of certain plants, esp orchids, that forms a distinct, often lobed, lip
a lobe at the tip of the proboscis of a fly
Origin of labellum
1Derived forms of labellum
- labelloid, adjective
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