labellum

Meaning

  1. The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
  2. Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.

Translations

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ləˈbɛl.əm/
Etymology

From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).

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