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Lacinia
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Lacinia, n. [L., the lappet or flap of a garment.].
- One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers. [1913 Webster]
- The posterior, inner process of the stipes on the maxillæ of insects. [1913 Webster]
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