Lacinia

[lә'siniә]

Definition

(n.) One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.

(n.) A narrow, slender portion of the edge of a monophyllous calyx, or of any irregularly incised leaf.

(n.) The posterior, inner process of the stipes on the maxillae of insects.

Edited by Annabel

Definition

n. a long incision in a leaf &c.—also a narrow lobe resulting from such: in entomology the apex of the maxilla.—adjs. Lacin′iāte -d cut into narrow lobes fringed; Lacin′iform fringe-like; Lacin′iolāte finely fringed.

Typist: Tabitha