La"brum (?), n.; pl. L. Labra (#), E. Labrums (#). [L.]

1.

A lip or edge, as of a basin.

2. Zool. (a)

An organ in insects and crustaceans covering the upper part of the mouth, and serving as an upper lip. See Illust. of Hymenoptera.

(b)

The external margin of the aperture of a shell. See Univalve.

 

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