1. (Bot.)
Defn: The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small appendage beneath the upper lip or labrum of certain insects.
LABENT
La"bent, a. Etym: [L. labens, p. pr. of labi to slide, glide.]
Defn: Slipping; sliding; gliding. [R.]
LABIA
La"bi*a, n. pl.
Defn: See Labium.
LABIAL
La"bi*al, a. Etym: [LL. labialis, fr. L. labium lip: cf. F. labial.
See Lip.]
1. Of or pertaining to the lips or labia; as, labial veins.