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
  • Meanwhile, the atmospheric rooftop lounge, Charmaine’s, offers small plates, bubbles and bold cocktails.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The findings may explain why scientists have observed ice crystals appearing in a wide variety of forms, from prisms to flat plates.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On LinkedIn, company leadership has shared updates about partnerships aimed at improving compliance and user onboarding, reflecting efforts to strengthen infrastructure and regulatory controls as the platform scales.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
  • A couple of years ago, darker washes were vying for the top spot as the most popular jeans, but in 2026 the scales have tipped the other way.
    Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Lamellae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamellae. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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