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
  • One tenant already on-site is Canopy Cocktails & Garden, a cocktail bar and lounge that serves craft cocktails, wine and small plates and hosts live music and community events within the complex.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • Throughout treatment and surgical intervention, these professionals put a special focus on protecting kids’ growth plates, ensuring their future bone development is unimpeded and supported.
    JP Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Now, thanks entirely to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the scales are tipping back towards the geriatrics.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Also as the name indicates, the Diamondback has a dark diamond pattern on the scales.
    Eva Flowe June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
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“Lamellae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamellae. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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