n. (pl.-ae) thin plate or layer; flake. laminal, laminose, laminous, laminar, laminary, a.laminate, v.i. & t. split into laminae; bond several laminae together; plate with metal; a. shaped like or composed of laminae. lamination, n.
The sun of freedom rises from the Caribbean Sea. The stars represent Costa Rica's seven provinces. Red was added to the blue and white flag to reflect the French tricolour. Effective date: 29 September 1848.