labellate
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la·bel·lum
(lə-bĕl′əm)n. pl. la·bel·la (-bĕl′ə)
1. The median petal of an orchid flower, usually different in shape, size, or color from the two lateral petals; lip.
2. A liplike part, such as the tip of the labium of certain flies, used for lapping up liquids.
la·bel′late (-ĭt) adj.
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labellate
(ləˈbɛlət)adj
(Botany) having a labellum
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