Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

labrum

/ˈleɪ.bɹəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.31 in modern English

Syllables: labrum
IPA: /ˈleɪ.bɹəm/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

Any of several lip-like projections.

noun

A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.

name

Etymology

From Latin labrum (“lip”).

Word Breakdown

Root: *leb-

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈleɪ.bɹəm/

Inflected Forms

labrums (plural) labra (plural)

Derived Forms

antelabrum

Phrases

acetabular labrum glenoid labrum

Frequently Paired Words

labral labret

Questions

How do you pronounce labrum?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈleɪ.bɹəm/.
What does labrum mean?: 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.
Where does labrum come from?: From Latin labrum (“lip”).

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