01 n. One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.
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Laciniæ ((#))
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One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.(Bot.)
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2.
The posterior, inner process of the stipes on the maxillæ of insects.(Zool.)