labrum Synonyms & Antonyms
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Labrum as a Noun
an upper or anterior mouthpart of an arthropod consisting of a single median piece in front of or above the mandibles
a ring of fibrous cartilage forming the margin of the shallow cavity of the upper part of the scapula by which the humerus articulates with the shoulder girdle
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.
Any of several lip-like projections.
A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.
Word Forms & Grammar
labrum
labrums
labrum (plural labrums or labra)
Words That Rhyme With Labrum
Origin of Labrum
Origin 1: New Latin, from Latin, lip, edge lip
Origin 2: From Latin labrum (“lip”).
First Known Use
1578
Labrum: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlā-brəm/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | an upper or anterior mouthpart of an arthropod consisting of a single median piece in front of or above the… |
| Plural | labrums |
| First known use | 1578 |
Labrum Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of labrum is /ˈlā-brəm/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lā).