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Pronunciation: /ˈlɛmə/

Definition of lemma

noun (plural lemmas or lemmata /-mətə/)

Botany
  • the lower bract of the floret of a grass. Compare with palea.

Origin:

mid 18th century (denoting the husk or shell of a fruit): from Greek, from lepein 'to peel'

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