01 n. The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape.
pl.
Labella, Labellums ((lȧ*bĕl"lȧ))
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1.
The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape.(Bot.)
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2.
A small appendage beneath the upper lip or labrum of certain insects.(Zool.)