lacinia

Meanings

1. One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.
2. A narrow, slender portion of the edge of a monophyllous calyx, or of any irregularly incised leaf.
3. The posterior inner process of the stipes on the maxillae of insects.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lacinia, the lappet or flap of a garment.