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
  • In the enoteca, shoppers will be able to enjoy a large selection of Italian wines along with antipasti and small plates.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Dinners currently lean Mediterranean (think olive plates, hot stews, and chorizo on top of ahi sashimi).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Enter insider trading to tilt the scales.
    William Mersey, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Like other smart scales, the RunStar 8E SmartScan Ultra calculates your body composition using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) via electrodes in its base.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Laminae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laminae. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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