Definition of LABELLUM

labellum

Meanings

Plural: labella, labellums

Noun

  • The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
  • Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).

Synonyms

lip

Scrabble Score: 12

labellum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
labellum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
labellum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

labellum is a valid Words With Friends word