labrum
nounUS /ˈleɪ.bɹəm/
Etymology From Latin labrum (“lip”).
1
Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences, Zoology, Zootomy 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.
3
A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.
- Derived terms
- acetabular labrum, antelabrum, glenoid labrum