MENTUM

mentum

(noun) a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin

chin, mentum

(noun) the protruding part of the lower jaw

mentum

(noun) a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mentum (plural menta)

(anatomy) The chin.

(malacology) A chin-like projection below the mouth of certain mollusks.

(zoology) The central part of the labium in insects.

(botany) A projection in front of the flower in some orchids.

Anagrams

• nummet

Source: Wiktionary


Men"tum, n. Etym: [L., chin.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The front median plate of the labium in insects. See Labium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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