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labellum.

The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ləˈbɛl.əm/UK, US
  1. The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.

  2. Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.

Where this word comes from

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

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.