Definition of labrum Labrum

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We found 6 definitions of labrum from 2 different sources.

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What does labrum mean?

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  • labrum (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.
  • labrum (Noun)
    Any of several lip-like projections.
  • labrum (Noun)
    A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath .

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • labrum (n.)
    A lip or edge, as of a basin.
  • labrum (n.)
    An organ in insects and crustaceans covering the upper part of the mouth, and serving as an upper lip. See Illust. of Hymenoptera.
  • labrum (n.)
    The external margin of the aperture of a shell. See Univalve.

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