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laminal

1

[ lam-uh-nl ]

adjective

  1. (of a speech sound) articulated using the blade of the tongue.


noun

  1. a laminal speech sound.

laminal

2

[ lam-uh-nl ]

adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of laminal1

< Latin lāmin ( a ) blade ( lame 2 ) + -al 1

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Example Sentences

As the name 'laminal' indicates, it is this surface which in the fresh state is covered by the sensitive laminæ.

The anterior region, as is the laminal surface, is covered with foraminæ; in this case more minute.

The Inferior Edge, the most extensive of the three, separates the laminal from the solar surface.

The ascending branches penetrate the substance of the os pedis, and emerge by the numerous foraminæ on its laminal surface.

Areas of new laminal growth were discernible on laboratory hatchlings soon after they ate regularly.

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