laminae

variants or laminas
Definition of laminaenext
plural of lamina
as in plates
a small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale the laminae of stratified rock were deposited separately, building upwards as time passed

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Noun
  • Her mother was a waitress who could balance six dinner plates up her arms; her father worked in an appliance factory.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Food and drink The fifth-floor BAHR with its open kitchen showcases his distinctive flavor combinations with plates like prawn rissoles (a Portuguese snack) as well as riffs on traditional dishes like pork with clams.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Across shirting, slip skirts, and swimwear, the collection features prints of seashells, frog eggs, and fish scales photographed by Zoe herself.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 3 June 2026
  • If that behavior scales, prediction markets may become something broader than a niche financial tool.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Laminae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laminae. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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