labial

noun

: a labial consonant

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1650, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of labial was in 1650

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Kids Definition

labial

adjective

la·bi·al

ˈlā-bē-əl

: of or relating to the lips or labia

Medical Definition

labial

adjective

la·bi·al ˈlā-bē-əl

: of, relating to, or situated near the lips or labia

: uttered with the participation of one or both lips

the labial sounds \f\, \p\, and \ü\

labially

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