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Labellum vs Flabellum - What's the difference?

labellum | flabellum |

As nouns the difference between labellum and flabellum

is that labellum is the lower central petal of orchid flowers, usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators while flabellum is a large fan used for religious ceremonies.

labellum

English

(wikipedia labellum)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The lower central petal of orchid flowers, usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.

    • Synonyms

    * lip ----

    flabellum

    English

    Noun

    (flabella)
  • A large fan used for religious ceremonies.
  • (botany, zoology) Any fan-shaped structure.

    • Related terms

    * flabellate ----