Definition

Relating to plants that have flowers with two liplike parts, often found in the mint family.

Example

The labiate flowers of the mint plant attract many pollinators.

Conversation

Have you seen the new flowers in the garden?

Yes, I noticed they have such beautiful labiate petals!

I love how unique they look compared to other flowers.

Absolutely! They really stand out with that liplike shape.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of plant that belongs to the mint family, known for having flowers that are often arranged in a specific way.

Example

The garden was filled with various labiate plants, each adding a unique fragrance.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a labiate plant in the garden?

Yeah, I think I saw some mint plants that fit that description.

They're usually so fragrant and lovely to have around.

Root Explanation

Labiate → It is formed from "labium" (meaning lip) and the suffix "-ate" (meaning having the quality of). The word "labiate" refers to something that has lips or lip-like structures, often used in botanical contexts to describe certain flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'labium' meaning lip, and remember that 'labiate' describes something that has lip-like features.

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