labial
IPA: ɫɑbiʌɫ
noun
- (linguistics, phonetics) A consonant articulated by the lips.
- (music) An organ pipe having a lip that influences its sound.
- (zootomy) Any of the scales bordering the mouth opening of a reptile.
adjective
- (anatomy, zootomy) Of or pertaining to the lips or labia.
- (linguistics, phonetics) Articulated by the lips, as the consonants b, m and w.
- (dentistry, of an incisor or canine) On the side facing the lips. See mesial.
- (music) Furnished with lips.
Examples of "labial" in Sentences
- Prominent inferior labial artery.
- The labial attraction is not full.
- The upper labial scales are white.
- The phonetic status of the labial flap.
- These are the maxillary and labial palpi.
- Part of the back labial corner is missing.
- The labial palps are conspicuously enlarged.
- The prefrontal is in contact with the labials.
- If it's a front vowel, it will be more labial.
- The chin shield contacts 3 of the lower labials.