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laminae

lam·i·na
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lam-uh-nuh]
    • /ˈlæm ə nə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lam-uh-nuh]
    • /ˈlæm ə nə/

Definitions of laminae word

  • noun plural laminae a thin plate, scale, or layer. 1
  • noun plural laminae a layer or coat lying over another, as the plates of minerals or bones. 1
  • noun plural laminae Botany. the blade or expanded portion of a leaf. 1
  • noun plural laminae Geology. a layer of sediment or sedimentary rock only a small fraction of an inch (less than a centimeter) in thickness. 1
  • noun laminae (anatomy) Plural form of lamina. 1
  • noun laminae (anatomy) plural of lamina. 0
See all 6 definitions of laminae

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Origin of laminae

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
From Latin, dating back to 1650-60; See origin at lame2

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Parts of speech for Laminae

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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laminae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for laminae

noun laminae

  • skins — the external covering or integument of an animal body, especially when soft and flexible.
  • barks — Plural form of bark.
  • carapaces — Plural form of carapace.
  • cases — Plural form of case.
  • casings — Plural form of casing.
All 18 Synonyms of laminae

Antonyms for laminae

noun laminae

  • centers — Plural form of center.
  • centres — Geometry. the middle point, as the point within a circle or sphere equally distant from all points of the circumference or surface, or the point within a regular polygon equally distant from the vertices.
  • cores — Plural form of core.
  • insides — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.
  • interiors — being within; inside of anything; internal; inner; further toward a center: the interior rooms of a house.
All 5 Antonyms of laminae

Related words

  • exfoliate

    (of a material) come apart or be shed from a surface in scales or layers.

  • foliate

    covered with or having leaves.

  • foliated

    covered with or having leaves.

  • laminitis

    inflammation of sensitive laminae in the hoof of a horse, caused by stressful events, as trauma, infection, or parturition.

  • tortoiseshell

    a horny substance of a mottled brown and yellow coloration, composing the laminae that cover the inner body plates of the carapace of certain tortoises or turtles, especially the hawksbill, used for making combs and ornamental articles, inlaying, etc.
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