labellum
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin labellum (“small tub or basin”), diminutive of labrum (“basin, tub”), from lavō (“bathe”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
labellum (plural labella or labellums)
- The lower central petal of orchid flowers, usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
Synonyms[edit]
Latin[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From labrum (“lip”).
Noun[edit]
labellum (genitive labellī); n, second declension
- a (little) lip
Inflection[edit]
| Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | labellum | labella |
| genitive | labellī | labellōrum |
| dative | labellō | labellīs |
| accusative | labellum | labella |
| ablative | labellō | labellīs |
| vocative | labellum | labella |
Etymology 2[edit]
From lābrum (“basin”).
Noun[edit]
lābellum (genitive lābellī); n, second declension
Inflection[edit]
| Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | lābellum | lābella |
| genitive | lābellī | lābellōrum |
| dative | lābellō | lābellīs |
| accusative | lābellum | lābella |
| ablative | lābellō | lābellīs |
| vocative | lābellum | lābella |
