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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslèvres
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lɛvʁ
"Elle a des lèvres pulpeuses."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth.
"She smiled, revealing her bright red lips." - 2
A similar structure in other animals or a part of certain objects.
"The lips of the cup were elegantly designed."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lips' comes from Old English 'lippa', which is of Germanic origin. The term has evolved over centuries, maintaining its reference to the fleshy structures surrounding the mouth, with its usage expanding in various contexts, including anatomy and metaphorical expressions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lips" is said worldwide
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lèvres
Transliteration: lɛvʁ
"Elle a des lèvres pulpeuses."
Lippen
Transliteration: ˈlɪpən
"Sie hat volle Lippen."
labbra
Transliteration: ˈlab:ra
"Ha labbra rosse."
labios
Transliteration: ˈlaβjos
"Ella tiene labios carnosos."
lábios
Transliteration: ˈlabjus
"Ela tem lábios bonitos."
होंठ
Transliteration: honth
"उसके होंठ गुलाबी हैं।"
嘴唇
Transliteration: zuǐchún
"她的嘴唇很红。"
입술
Transliteration: ipsul
"그녀의 입술은 붉다."
唇
Transliteration: kuchibiru
"彼女の唇は赤い。"
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