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Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪbə͡ləm] (IPA)

Labellum is a botanical term that refers to the modified petal that forms the lip of an orchid flower. As with many scientific terms, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with labellum. These include the terms lip, labrum, orchioidium, and hypochile. Each of these synonyms refers to the same floral structure and can be used based on context or preference. The labellum is an important part of an orchid's reproductive system, as it facilitates pollination by providing a landing platform for insects and guiding them towards the flower's reproductive organs. Regardless of which term is used, the beauty and uniqueness of the orchid's labellum remain the same.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    petal, floral organ, floral structure.

Usage examples for Labellum

It was as singular as it was new to me;-the sepals and petals of a rich purple and velvet-like appearance; the helmet, to which form the column bore the nearest resemblance, of the same colour; the Labellum striated with yellow.
"The Romance of Natural History, Second Series"
Philip Henry Gosse
Darwin had noticed that the flowers of Catasetum do not secrete nectar, and he conjectured that in place of it the insects gnaw a tissue in the cavity of the Labellum which has a "slightly sweet, pleasant and nutritious taste."
"Darwin and Modern Science"
A.C. Seward and Others
In one species of Orchids, the Labellum or lower lip is hollowed into a great bucket continually filled with water, secreted from two horns which stand above it; when the bucket is sufficiently filled, the water flows out through a pipe or spout on one side.
"What is Darwinism?"
Charles Hodge

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