lamina Meaning & Definition
/ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/
What Does Lamina Mean?
Lamina is a noun that means A thin layer, plate, or scale of material. It is also used to mean Any of a number of layer or plate-like structures in human or animal bodies.
Lamina at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | blade and sheet |
| Plural | laminae |
Lamina Definition (Noun)
- A thin layer, plate, or scale of material.
- Any of a number of layer or plate-like structures in human or animal bodies.
- The flat expanded part of a foliage leaf or leaflet.
- A fine layer that occurs in sedimentary rocks.
- One of the narrow thin parallel plates of soft vascular sensitive tissue that cover the flesh within the wall of a hoof.
Noun
- A very thin layer of material.
- A thin plate or scale, such as the arch of a vertebra.
- The flat part of a leaf or leaflet; the blade.
Synonyms of Lamina
Lamina synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
lamina (plural laminae or laminas or (archaic) laminæ)
Words That Rhyme With Lamina
Origin of Lamina
Borrowed from Latin lāmina (“a thin piece of metal, wood, marble; a plate, leaf, layer”). Doublet of lame.
Lamina Pronunciation
You say lamina as /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (læm).
Quick Answers About Lamina
What part of speech is lamina?
Lamina is a noun.
What is another word for lamina?
Words with a similar meaning to lamina include blade and sheet. See the full list of lamina synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lamina?
The plural of lamina is laminae.