lamellae

variants also lamellas
Definition of lamellaenext
plural of lamella
as in plates
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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Noun
  • Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Videos of seagulls stealing food off plates and beach towels have gone viral, racking up millions of views across social media.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The assumption, based on classical economic theory, was that as women earned more, the domestic scales would naturally balance out.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Occasional outbreaks of scales may occur.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Lamellae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamellae. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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