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
  • The rugged, zigzagging massif is the result of the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates about 100 million years ago and later massive glacial activity in the Pleistocene epoch.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Go further by Set the scene with warm lighting, textured serving trays, and small plates of complementary bites for that boutique cafe feel.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This classic recipe is complemented by slivers of bacon and ranch, two Southern favorites.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The elder Sitake knows about embracing faint slivers of light in dark times.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To reduce wear on your bed sheets, consider using hot water every few washes if possible.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The sheets are a private label for Belmond, made in Italy with 100 percent cotton.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • So, the goal would have multiple factors that are all building at very large scales.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • For now, economic heavyweights California and New York are treading water but could easily tip the scales.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Lamellae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamellae. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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