Definitions For Lacinia

Noun

{{en-noun, laciniae}} (botany) One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers. (botany) A narrow, slender portion of the edge of a monophyllous calyx, or of any irregularly incised leaf. (zoology) The posterior inner process of the stipes on the maxillae of insects.

Derived terms

lacinial

Etymology

{{etyl, la, en}} {{lena}}, the lappet or flap of a garment.

Anagrams

Acilian

Is Lacinia a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
9
Words with Friends
12

The word Lacinia is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends

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