labium

Meanings

• noun

  A part of the mouth in humans and certain animals, consisting of a pliable, flexible, fleshy lip or rim, especially the lower one.

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Rhymes

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labyrinth , taboo , habit , rabbit

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Variants

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labia , labium

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Etymology

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From Latin labium 'lip'.

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Trivia

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1. The human labium is approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) long.

2. The labium plays a crucial role in speech production, helping to shape sounds and form words.

3. In some cultures, the labium is considered a symbol of femininity and sensuality.

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Related Concepts

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1. labial: Relating to or resembling a labium, especially the lower lip.

2. labium majus: The larger, outer part of the labia majora, which covers and protects the labia minora.

3. labium minus: The smaller, inner part of the labia minora, which is more delicate and sensitive.

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Culture

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In Latin literature, labium is mentioned in various contexts, such as in Plautus' comedy 'Amphitryon' and in Virgil's 'Aeneid'. It is also a common term in anatomical and medical literature.

How to Memorize "labium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's face, and focus on the lower part of the mouth. Visualize the flexible, fleshy tissue that forms the lower lip.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'labium' with the word 'lip'. Remember that the lower lip is a type of labium.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lips Are Better Understood' to remember that labium means 'lip'.

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