An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A thin plate, layer, or flake.

Etymology (EN): From L. lamina “thin plate or layer, leaf.”

Etymology (PE): Varaqé “sheet, plate,” from varaq “a leaf of tree or of paper,” from Ar. waraq, from Pers. barg “leaf” (Tabari, Gilaki valg, balg; Kurd. belg, balk, Semnâni valg); Mid.Pers. warg “leaf;” Av. varəka- “leaf;” cf. Skt. valká- “bark, bast, rind;” Russ. volokno “fibre, fine combed flax.”