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The correct spelling is labrum. 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.

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  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.Any of several lip-like projections.
  3. 3.A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.

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