La*bel"lum (?), n.; pl. L. Labella (#), E. Labellums (#). [L., dim. of labrum lip.]

1. Bot.

The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape.

2. Zool.

A small appendage beneath the upper lip or labrum of certain insects.

 

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