Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fil-truh m]
- /ˈfɪl trəm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fil-truh m]
- /ˈfɪl trəm/
Definitions of philtrum word
- noun plural philtrum Anatomy. the vertical groove on the surface of the upper lip, below the septum of the nose. 1
- noun plural philtrum a philter. 1
- noun philtrum the indentation above the upper lip 0
- noun philtrum the vertical indentation between the upper lip and the nose 0
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Origin of philtrum
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin: love philter < Greek phíltron love philter, dimple in upper lip. See phil-, -tron
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Parts of speech for Philtrum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
philtrum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
philtrum usage trend in Literature
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