v. t.
To modify by contraction of the lip opening.
adv.
In a labial manner; with, or by means of, the lips.
a.
Having the limb of a tubular corolla or calyx divided into two unequal parts, one projecting over the other like the lips of a mouth, as in the snapdragon, sage, and catnip.
a.
Belonging to a natural order of plants (Labiatae), of which the mint, sage, and catnip are examples. They are mostly aromatic herbs.
n.
A plant of the order Labiatae.
a.
Same as Labiate, a. (a).
a.
Having labiate flowers, as the snapdragon.
n.
A forceps with a measuring attachment for ascertaining the size of the fetal head.
a.
Liable to slip, err, fall, or apostatize.
n.
Liability to lapse, err, or apostatize.
a.
Formed or pronounced by the cooperation of the lips and teeth, as f and v.
n.
A labiodental sound or letter.
a.
Formed by the lips and the nose.
n.
A labionasal sound or letter.
a.
Having the appearance of being labiate; -- said of certain polypetalous corollas.
n.
One of the labial palpi of an insect. See Illust. under Labium.
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