lamella

la·mel·la

noun \lə-ˈme-lə\

plural la·mel·lae\-ˈme-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\ also lamellas

Definition of LAMELLA

: a thin flat scale, membrane, or layer: as a : one of the thin plates composing the gills of a bivalve mollusk b : a gill of a mushroom

Examples of LAMELLA

1. <the gemstone's distinctive iridescence is caused by light passing from one lamella of crystal to another>

Origin of LAMELLA

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of lamina thin plate

First Known Use: 1678

Related to LAMELLA

Synonyms: ²scale, lamina, plate

Related Words: chip, flake, sliver, splint, splinter; leaf, sheet, slice

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Rhymes with LAMELLA

Capella, chlorella, favela, glabella, Mandela, nigella, novella, paella, patella, predella, prunella, quiniela, rubella, sequela, umbrella, vanilla