lamelle

Definitions of lamelle
  1. noun
    a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
    synonyms: plaque
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    type of:
    tranche
    a thin flat piece cut off of some object
  2. noun
    thin piece of wood or metal
    synonyms: lame
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    latte
    a thin strip (wood or metal)
    cure-dent
    pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
    latte, planche
    a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework
    baton, échelon
    one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
    type of:
    bois de charpente
    the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
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