philtrum
[ fil-truh m ]
/ ˈfɪl trəm /
noun, plural phil·tra [fil-truh] /ˈfɪl trə/.
Anatomy.
the vertical groove on the surface of the upper lip, below the septum of the nose.
a philter.
Words nearby philtrum
philosophize,
philosophy,
philosophy of life,
philter,
philtre,
philtrum,
phimosis,
phimotic,
phineas,
phineus,
phish
British Dictionary definitions for philtrum
philtrum
/ (ˈfɪltrəm) /
noun plural philtra
the indentation above the upper lip
Word Origin for philtrum
C17: from Latin, see
philtre
Medical definitions for philtrum
philtrum
[ fĭl′trəm ]
n. pl. phil•tra (-trə)
The vertical indentation in the midline of the upper lip.
infranasal depression