1. A thin plate, layer, or scale-like structure, especially in biology or geology.
Usage: Often used in scientific and technical contexts.; Plural form is 'lamellae' or 'lamellas'.
2. One of the thin, blade-like structures on the underside of a mushroom cap that bear spores.
Usage: Mycology term.; Plural form is 'lamellae'.
3. A thin layer of bone or other tissue in anatomy.
Usage: Anatomy and biology term.; Plural form is 'lamellae'.

Examples

• The lamella of the mushroom gills releases spores into the air.
• Under the microscope, the lamellae of bone tissue were clearly visible.
• Geologists studied the lamella formations in the rock layers.
• Each lamella in the fungal structure serves a reproductive function.
• The thin lamella of mica can be easily separated into sheets.
• Fish gills contain numerous lamellae for gas exchange.
• The lamella structure of the material made it flexible yet strong.