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labial

/ˈleɪ.bi.əl/

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noun

A consonant articulated by the lips.

Examples :

""B" and "p" are examples of a labial. "

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noun

An organ pipe having a lip that influences its sound.

Examples :

"The organ builder carefully adjusted the labial of the new pipe to achieve the desired tone. "

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noun

Any of the scales bordering the mouth opening of a reptile.

Examples :

"The snake's labial scales were smooth and shiny around its mouth. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to the lips or labia.

Examples :

"The baby was exploring sounds, making various labial noises like "puh" and "buh." "

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adjective

Articulated by the lips, as the consonants b, m and w.

Examples :

"The sounds "b," "m," and "p" are labial sounds because you use your lips to make them. "

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adjective

Of an incisor or canine, on the side facing the lips. See mesial.

Examples :

"The dentist examined the labial surface of my front teeth. "

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adjective

Furnished with lips.

Examples :

"a labial organ pipe"

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