lamellae

variants also lamellas
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
  • But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
  • Our servers, Ivan and Martina, set the tone for our meal with a basket of focaccia and complimentary plates of ricotta spread, bruschetta, and aged parmesan to start.
    Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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  • The move drew criticism from progressive and Hispanic Democrats who argued the DCCC was unfairly trying to tip the scales in the race.
    Mathew Miranda June 9, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
  • Klum's dress was studded with crystals, which, from afar, resembled the scales on a mermaid's tail.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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“Lamellae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamellae. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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