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bilabial Definition

bi·la·bial (bī lā′bē əl)

adjective

  1. having two lips; bilabiate
  2. Phonet. articulated with both lips, as (p) and (m)

noun

a bilabial sound

bilabial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fricative: The Japanese bilabial fricative becomes an English labiodental ( made with the lower lip pressed against the upper teeth ).

Browse dictionary entries near bilabial

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  4. ‹ bikeway
  5. ‹ biker
  6. ‹ bike
  7. ‹ Bikaner
  8. ‹ bijugate
  9. ‹ bijouterie
  10. ‹ bijou
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