philtrum
phil·trum
philtrum · philtra · philtrums
губной желобок, подносовой желобок, фильтр
Oberlippenrinne, Philtrum
The shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lipThe shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lip.
/ˈfɪl.tɹəm/
Meaning
2 sensesThe shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lip.
Oberlippenrinne, Philtrum
губно́й желобо́кgubnój želobók, подносово́й желобо́кpodnosovój želobók, фильтрfilʹtr
The junction between the two halves of an animal's upper lip or nose.
Translations
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shallow vertical groove:
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Origin
Borrowed from the Latin philtrum (“a love potion”), from Ancient Greek φῐ́λτρον (phĭ́ltronBorrowed from the Latin philtrum (“a love potion”), from Ancient Greek φῐ́λτρον (phĭ́ltron, “a love charm; the dimple in the upper lip”). Doublet of philter.
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Forms
plural: philtra / philtrumsSynonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular