labellum

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The median petal of an orchid flower, usually different in shape, size, or color from the two lateral petals; lip.

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A liplike part, such as the tip of the labium of certain flies, used for lapping up liquids.

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In botany, one of the three divisions of an orchidaceous corolla, differing from the others in shape or direction, and not seldom spurred; the lip.

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In entomology, a part of the mouth of an insect, by some considered to be the epipharynx. In Diptera the labellum is one of a pair of tumid lobes terminating the theca of the proboscis.

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

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

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The lower central petal of orchid flowers, usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.