lamell[ae]

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lamell[ae] - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Lamella \La*mel"la\, n.; pl. L. Lamell[ae], E. Lamellas. [L.
     lamella, dim. of lamina plate, leaf, layer: cf. F. lamelle.
     Cf. Lamina, Omelet.]
     A thin plate or scale of anything, as a thin scale growing
     from the petals of certain flowers; or one of the thin plates
     or scales of which certain shells are composed.
     [1913 Webster] Lamellar