adjective
- Resembling or relating to a labellum; having the form or characteristics of a lip-like structure, especially in botany.
Usage: technical; botanical
Examples
- The orchid's labelloid petal serves as a landing platform for pollinators.
- Botanists identified the labelloid structure at the base of the flower.
- The labelloid appendage of the insect's mouth helps it feed on nectar.
- Under magnification, the labelloid features became more distinct.