bi·la·bi·al
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Definition of bilabial
(Entry 1 of 2)
of a consonant
: produced with both lips
bilabial
nounDefinition of bilabial (Entry 2 of 2)
: a bilabial consonant
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“Bilabial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilabial. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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bilabial
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of bilabial
linguistics
: a sound made by using both lips
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bilabial
adjective
bi·la·bi·al
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Medical Definition of bilabial
: of or relating to both lips
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The first known use of bilabial was in 1829
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