mentum en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛn.təm/
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin mentum (“the chin”). Doublet of menton.
Meanings
- The chin.
- A chin-like projection below the mouth of certain mollusks.
- The central part of the labium in insects.
- A projection in front of the flower in some orchids.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| menta | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
prementum · postmentum · submentum