LABELLA

Noun

labella

plural of labellum

Synonyms

• (plural of labellum): labellums

Proper noun

Labella (plural Labellas)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Labella is the 15546th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1882 individuals. Labella is most common among White (94.58%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary


LABELLUM

La*bel"lum, n.; pl. L. Labella, E. Labellums. Etym: [L., dim. of labrum lip.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A small appendage beneath the upper lip or labrum of certain insects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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