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lipped

|lipped|

B2

/lɪpt/

(lip)

mouth edge

Base FormPlural
liplips
Etymology
Etymology Information

'lipped' originates from the Old English word 'lippa', where 'lip' meant 'the fleshy part around the mouth'.

Historical Evolution

'lippa' transformed into the Middle English word 'lippe', and eventually became the modern English word 'lip'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the fleshy part around the mouth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a specified type or number of lips.

The vase was double-lipped, making it unique.

Synonyms

Adjective 2

(in combination) Having a lip or lips of a specified kind.

The fish was thick-lipped, which is common in its species.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/24 21:34