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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.
2. 2
   Any of several lip-like projections.
3. 3
   A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

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labium

Etymology

From Latin labrum (“lip”).