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.

Origin of philtrum

1600–10; < Latin: love philter < Greek phíltron love philter, dimple in upper lip. See phil-, -tron

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
[ fĭltrəm ]

n. pl. phil•tra (-trə)

The vertical indentation in the midline of the upper lip. infranasal depression