Definitions

1. noun

A genus of plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), comprising about 60 species of herbs and small shrubs, some of which are cultivated for their ornamental value.

“The garden featured a beautiful patch of lamium with vibrant purple flowers.”

2. noun

A type of mint, especially Lamium album, used in cooking.

“The chef added some chopped lamium to the salad for extra flavor.”

3. noun

In medicine, a lamium is a small, usually curved instrument used for removing foreign bodies from the eye.

“The ophthalmologist carefully used a lamium to remove the splinter from the patient’s eye.”