Definition of LABRUM

labrum

Plural: labra, labrums

Noun

  • 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.
  • Any of several lip-like projections.
  • A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin labrum (“lip”).

Scrabble Score: 10

labrum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
labrum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
labrum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

labrum is a valid Words With Friends word