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- [luh-bel-uh m]
- /ləˈbɛl əm/
- /lˈeɪbələm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-bel-uh m]
- /ləˈbɛl əm/
Definitions of labellum word
- noun plural labellum 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 labellum Each of a pair of lobes at the tip of the proboscis in some insects. 1
- noun labellum the part of the corolla of certain plants, esp orchids, that forms a distinct, often lobed, lip 0
- noun labellum a lobe at the tip of the proboscis of a fly 0
- noun labellum the lowest of the three petals forming the corolla of an orchid, usually larger than the other two petals, and often spurred 0
- noun labellum The lower central petal of orchid flowers, usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators. 0
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Origin of labellum
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 Labellum
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labellum 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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