Definition of lamellanext
as in plate
a small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale the gemstone's distinctive iridescence is caused by light passing from one lamella of crystal to another

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Recent Examples of lamella For the Beolab 90 Monarch, Bang & Olufsen looked to Danish furniture for inspiration, using rosewood lamella to mimic movement across the front of the cabinet. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
  • The Diamondbacks grabbed an early lead on what should have been an out at the plate.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery prevented more damage with his solid throw to the plate.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
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  • Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
    Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Davis said events of that scale require planning months — sometimes a year — in advance, with contingencies built into nearly every scenario.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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“Lamella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamella. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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