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 In addition, the floor-standing loudspeakers are adorned with aluminum lamellas inspired by Ferrari’s lateral side air vents. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024 The historic finding mostly hinged on the architectural style of the ceiling and roof, called a lamella roof. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024 Those vents are slotted to mimic the lamella structures on the undersides of mushrooms, and that design theme permeates the interior. Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 3 Sep. 2023 The beak’s two yellow ridges, called the lamella and the cere, lit up. Julissa Treviño, Smithsonian, 9 Apr. 2018
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Noun
  • More junk food on kids’ plates and worse health outcomes.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Additionally, the Silver Note restaurant and bar pairs a live jazz club with a menu of small plates.
    Megan duBois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the scale and majesty of meals in the main dining room, Mohonk understands the power of the treat, turning snack time into another chance to offer more to the experience.
    Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Or would there be a brass scale marking the 1849 beginning of the Gold Rush, or an antique gas pump signifying the 1956 development of interstate highways?
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026

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“Lamella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamella. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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