Meaning of the word lamina in English

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lamina

US /ˈlæm.ə.nə/
UK /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/

Noun

a thin layer, plate, or scale of any material

Example:
The microscope revealed several distinct laminae in the rock sample.
Each lamina of the leaf is designed to capture sunlight efficiently.