Lacinia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lacinia is a noun meaning (botany) One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.
Meaning
(botany) One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.
More Meanings
- (botany) A narrow, slender portion of the edge of a monophyllous calyx, or of any irregularly incised leaf.
- (zoology) The posterior inner process of the stipes on the maxillae of insects.
Word Forms
- laciniae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laciniation, lamina, limb, lirella, labium, sinus.
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