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noun, plural lem·mas, lem·ma·ta 
[lem-uh-tuh] .
[lem-uh-tuh] . 1.
a subsidiary proposition introduced in proving some other proposition; a helping theorem.
2.
an argument, theme, or subject, especially when indicated in a heading.
3.
a word or phrase that is glossed; headword.
Origin:
1560–70; < Latin: theme, title, epigram < Greek lêmma something received, premise, akin to lambánein to take, receive, take for granted
1560–70; < Latin: theme, title, epigram < Greek lêmma something received, premise, akin to lambánein to take, receive, take for granted
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Lemmata
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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| lemma (lěm'ə) Pronunciation Key
Plural lemmas or lemmata (lěm'ə-tə) The outer or lower of the two bracts enclosing one of the flowers within a grass spikelet. |
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