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Labellum


La-bel′lum

(lȧ-bĕl′lŭm)
,
Noun.
;
pl. L.
Labella
(lȧ-bĕl′lȧ)
, E.
Labellums
(lȧ-bĕl′lŭmz)
.
[L., dim. of
labrum
lip.]
1.
(Bot.)
The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape.
2.
(Zool.)
A small appendage beneath the upper lip or labrum of certain insects.

Definition 2024


labellum

labellum

English

Noun

labellum (plural labella or labellums)

Showy Lady Slipper (Cypripedium reginae) has a pink labellum.
  1. The lower central petal of orchid flowers, usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.

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Latin

Etymology 1

From labrum (lip).

Noun

labellum n (genitive labellī); second declension

  1. a (little) lip
Inflection

Second declension.

Case Singular Plural
nominative labellum labella
genitive labellī labellōrum
dative labellō labellīs
accusative labellum labella
ablative labellō labellīs
vocative labellum labella

Etymology 2

From lābrum (basin).

Noun

lābellum n (genitive lābellī); second declension

  1. a (small) bowl, basin
Inflection

Second declension.

Case Singular Plural
nominative lābellum lābella
genitive lābellī lābellōrum
dative lābellō lābellīs
accusative lābellum lābella
ablative lābellō lābellīs
vocative lābellum lābella

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