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
  • The full marathon medals, often compared to the size of a dinner plate, play off the literary theme this year.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Vendors sold everything from $5 wood fire pizzas to $13 combo plates from Mexican meals to Chinese food and more.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado February 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Early indications are of a broader scale attack on Iran, with counterattacks which could escalate to draw in multiple Gulf countries.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Public resources can help unlock that process, but job creation at scale depends on the private sector — especially micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises that generate most employment.
    Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026

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“Lamella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamella. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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