Definition of LABELLUM

labellum

Plural: labella, labellums

Noun

  • The lower petal of an orchid, often larger and modified.
  • The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
  • Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.

Examples

  • The delicate LABELLUM of the rare orchid was a perfect seven-letter word for the Scrabble board.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

lip

Scrabble Score: 12

labellum: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
labellum: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
labellum: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

labellum: valid Words With Friends Word