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labellum

/ləˈbɛl.əm/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
  2. Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.

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