labium Meaning & Definition
/ˈleɪ.bi.əm/
What Does Labium Mean?
As a noun, labium means A liplike structure; especially one of the vulva's two pairs of folds of skin on either side. It is also used to mean The lip of a labiate corolla.
Quick Facts About Labium
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈleɪ.bi.əm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | labia |
Labium Definition (Noun)
- A liplike structure; especially one of the vulva's two pairs of folds of skin on either side.
- The lip of a labiate corolla.
- A lower mouthpart of an insect that is formed by the second pair of maxillae united in the middle line. A liplike part of various invertebrates.
- A liplike part of various invertebrates.
- The lip against which pressured air is driven to produce sound in a recorder and in a pipe organ with flue pipes.
Noun
- A liplike structure; especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin either side of the vulva.
Synonyms of Labium
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Labium in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
labium (plural labia)
Words That Rhyme With Labium
Origin of Labium
Learned borrowing from Latin labium (“a lip”). Doublet of lip.
Labium Pronunciation
Labium is pronounced //ˈleɪ.bi.əm// and has 1 syllable.