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单词 labellum
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Definition of labellum in English:

labellum

nounPlural labellaləˈbɛləmləˈbɛləm
  • 1Entomology
    Each of a pair of lobes at the tip of the proboscis in some insects.

  • 2Botany
    A central petal at the base of an orchid flower, typically larger than the other petals and of a different shape.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In attempting unsuccessfully to couple with the labellum the male pushes its head forward below the overhanging column.
    • If insects smaller than the pollinator become trapped they may crawl out without pollination occurring or, if larger than the pollinator, they may stay trapped until the labellum opens again.
    • The petals are lesser segments that typically envelop the column; the labellum is also generally small.
    • The males then try to mate with the labellum or else lift it as they would a female wasp.
    • These encounters can be quite violent and frequently result in the labellum being torn from the flower.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of labrum 'lip'.

 
 

Definition of labellum in US English:

labellum

nounləˈbeləmləˈbɛləm
  • 1Entomology
    Each of a pair of lobes at the tip of the proboscis in some insects.

  • 2Botany
    A central petal at the base of an orchid flower, typically larger than the other petals and of a different shape.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In attempting unsuccessfully to couple with the labellum the male pushes its head forward below the overhanging column.
    • The males then try to mate with the labellum or else lift it as they would a female wasp.
    • These encounters can be quite violent and frequently result in the labellum being torn from the flower.
    • If insects smaller than the pollinator become trapped they may crawl out without pollination occurring or, if larger than the pollinator, they may stay trapped until the labellum opens again.
    • The petals are lesser segments that typically envelop the column; the labellum is also generally small.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of labrum ‘lip’.

 
 
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