labial
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1la·bi·al

adjective \ˈlā-bē-əl\

Definition of LABIAL

1
: uttered with the participation of one or both lips <the labial sounds \f\, \p\, and \ü\>
2
: of, relating to, or situated near the lips or labia
la·bi·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of LABIAL

  1. the labial sounds and

Origin of LABIAL

Medieval Latin labialis, from Latin labium lip
First Known Use: 1594

2labial

noun

Definition of LABIAL

: a labial consonant

First Known Use of LABIAL

1668

la·bi·al

adjective \ˈlā-bē-əl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of LABIAL

1
: of, relating to, or situated near the lips or labia
2
: uttered with the participation of one or both lips <the labial sounds \f\, \p\, and \ü\>
la·bi·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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