LACINIA

Etymology

Noun

lacinia (plural laciniae)

(botany) One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.

(botany) A narrow, slender portion of the edge of a monophyllous calyx, or of any irregularly incised leaf.

(zoology) The posterior inner process of the stipes on the maxillae of insects.

Anagrams

• Acilian

Source: Wiktionary


La*cin"i*a, n.; pl. L. Laciniæ. Etym: [L., the lappet or flap of a garment.]

1. (Bot.) (a) One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers. (b) A narrow, slender portion of the edge of a monophyllous calyx, or of any irregularly incised leaf.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The posterior, inner process of the stipes on the maxillæ of insects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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