Definition of Mentum

1. Noun. A projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids.

Group relationships: Orchid, Orchidaceous Plant
Generic synonyms: Plant Part, Plant Structure

2. Noun. The protruding part of the lower jaw.
Exact synonyms: Chin
Terms within: Goatee
Specialized synonyms: Buccula, Double Chin
Group relationships: Face, Human Face
Generic synonyms: Feature, Lineament

3. Noun. A projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin.
Group relationships: Insect, Orchid, Orchidaceous Plant
Generic synonyms: Body Part

Definition of Mentum

1. n. The front median plate of the labium in insects. See Labium.

Definition of Mentum

1. Noun. (anatomy) The chin. ¹

2. Noun. (context: malacology) A chin-like projection below the mouth of certain mollusks. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mentum

1. the chin [n -TA]

Medical Definition of Mentum

1. The front median plate of the labium in insects. See Labium. Origin: L, chin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mentum

mentorless
mentorlike
mentors
mentorship
mentorships
mentos
mentotransverse position
mentsch
mentsh
mentulomaniac
mentulomaniacal
mentulomaniacs
mentulæ
mentum (current term)
menu
menu bar
menu bars
menubar
menubars
menudo
menudos
menuetto
menuettos
menuing
menuless
menus
menyanthes
menyie

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