antelabium

/æntɛˈleɪbiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small opening in the wall of the corolla, especially in a flower of the family Boraginaceae, leading to a pair of stamens.

“The rare flower, with its delicate antelabium, was a prized specimen in the botanical garden.”

Synonyms

  • opening
  • slit

Antonyms

  • closure
  • seal