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Noun: columella (columellae)  ,kól-yu'me-lu
  1. A small column (or structure resembling a column) that is a part of a plant or animal
    "The columella in snail shells provides structural support"

Derived forms: columellae

Type of: column, pillar, tower

Encyclopedia: Columella