What's the difference between labiate and laniate?

Labiate


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To labialize.
  • (a.) Having the limb of a tubular corolla or calyx divided into two unequal parts, one projecting over the other like the lips of a mouth, as in the snapdragon, sage, and catnip.
  • (a.) Belonging to a natural order of plants (Labiatae), of which the mint, sage, and catnip are examples. They are mostly aromatic herbs.
  • (n.) A plant of the order Labiatae.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Basically the crosscut limbus glenoidalis has a triangular shape, however, especially in its anterior part, it has a meniscoid or labiate form.

Laniate


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To tear in pieces.

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