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labella

la·bel·lum
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luh-bel-uh m]
    • /ləˈbɛl əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luh-bel-uh m]
    • /ləˈbɛl əm/

Definitions of labella word

  • noun plural labella the petal of an orchid that differs more or less markedly from the other petals, often forming the most conspicuous part; the lip. 1
  • noun labella Plural form of labellum. 1
  • noun labella plural of labellum. 0

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Origin of labella

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin, diminutive of labrum lip; for formation see castellum

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Parts of speech for Labella

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

labella popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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