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corner of the mouth

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The side of the mouth where the upper and lower lips join.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: labial commissure

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: mondhoek — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • Dutch: mondhoek — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • Finnish: suupieli — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • French: commissure des lèvres — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • German: Mundwinkel — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • Ingrian: suunnurkka — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • Māori: pī — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • Māori: pī o te kanohi — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • Polish: kącik ust — side of the mouth where the lips join
  • Spanish: comisura labial — side of the mouth where the lips join