Labrum

Origin

From Latin lābrum ("").

Full definition of labrum

Noun

1. 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.
2. (anatomy) Any of several lip-like projections.
3. A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.

Derived terms

• glenoid labrum
• acetabular labrum

Related terms

• labral

Anagrams

• brumal, lumbar, umbral