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Webster 1913 Edition


Lamelliform

La-mel′li-form

,
Adj.
[
Lamella
+
-form
: cf. F.
lamelliforme
.]
Thin and flat; scalelike; lamellar.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lamelliform

LAM'ELLIFORM

,
Adj.
[L. lamella, a plate, and form.] Having the form of a plate.

Definition 2024


lamelliform

lamelliform

English

Adjective

lamelliform (not comparable)

  1. Thin and flat; lamellar.
    • 1906, John. B. Smith, Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology:
      Rectal tracheal gills: lamelliform structures in the rectum of the nymphs of some Odonata, supplied with trachea and tracheoles and serving as respiratory organs.