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Labellum

In botany, the labellum (or lip) is either of the 2 parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx of an orchid or Canna, that serves to attract insects, which pollinate the flower, and acts as a landing platform for them.

Pronunciation
/ləˈbɛləm/
/ləˈbɛləm/
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