labium

/ˈleɪbɪəm/ · noun

Meaning

A liplike structure; especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin either side of the vulva.
The lip of a labiate corolla.
The lip against which pressured air is driven to produce sound in a recorder and in a pipe organ with flue pipes.

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Related words

lip(English)labrum(English)labium superius oris(English)labium inferius oris(English)labia majora(English)labia minora(English)vertical lips(English)labia major(English)sensilla(English)palps(English)stylet(English)sternal(English)

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