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noun
The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences
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History
From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).
Across languages
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