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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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