Labiate

Pronunciation: /ˈlæbɪət/

Labiate (adjective)

  1. having petals that look like lips.

Examples

  • The plant has labiate flowers that attract bees.
  • Labiate petals are common in many garden plants.

Common collocations: labiate flowers, labiate petals, grow labiates, aromatic labiates

Labiate (noun)

  1. a plant from the mint family, often with lip-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • The garden is full of labiates like mint and basil.
  • Labiates are known for their aromatic leaves.

Synonyms of Labiate

Formal