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- [ley-bret]
- /ˈleɪ brɛt/
- /lˈabrɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-bret]
- /ˈleɪ brɛt/
Definitions of labret word
- noun labret an ornament worn in a pierced hole in the lip. 1
- noun labret An object such as a small piece of shell, bone, or stone inserted into the lip as an ornament in some cultures. 1
- noun labret a piece of bone, shell, etc; inserted into the lip as an ornament by certain peoples 0
- noun labret an ornament of wood, bone, etc. worn, as by some South American Indians, in a hole pierced through the lip 0
- noun labret A form body piercing in which an adornment is attached to the lip; an adornment so attached. 0
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Origin of labret
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Latin labr(um) lip + -et
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Parts of speech for Labret
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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labret popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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