laminae

variants or laminas
Definition of laminaenext
plural of lamina
as in plates
a small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale the laminae of stratified rock were deposited separately, building upwards as time passed

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Noun
  • The namesake heretik sauce is shown off on that rotisserie chicken, the sole poultry dish on the menu, while other small plates will feature the bounty of seafood up for grabs.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
  • From lamps and plates to paintings and books, the selection is vast and seemingly never-ending.
    Tiana Molony, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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  • Junting works on both large and small scales with her sculptural work, though her attention to fine detail and her strikingly creative style remains consistent.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The challenge of moving massive data At such extreme scales, the biggest challenge is no longer the math itself.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Laminae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laminae. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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