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Years ago I had known a word defined as the cleft, or dimple, in the upper lip, directly below the nose. I knew this to be a useful word, particularly for artists, since this was a facial feature requiring considerable skill to express the thoughts or emotions of the person portrayed. I accidentally came across the word in an inverse dictionary after several years of searching through books of anatomy, art, etc. I now wonder if this is the only word describing this facial feature or had I known another synonomous word. Apparently the origin of the word, philtrum, is associated with the word, philtre, a love potion, because this feature was considered a particular mark of beauty and therefore capable of arousing love. Any info will be appreciated.
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windar 10/25/2002 2:21 PM ![]()
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Buffalo Shrdlu 10/25/2002 2:28 PM ![]()
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wwh 10/25/2002 2:50 PM ![]()
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windar 11/05/2002 12:41 AM ![]()
filter, strainer, philtre
emanuela 11/18/2002 1:30 PM ![]()
prolabium is called "philtrum".
TEd Remington 11/28/2002 5:43 PM ![]()
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bonzaialsatian 11/29/2002 5:53 PM ![]()
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TEd Remington 11/29/2002 9:49 PM ![]()
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doc_comfort 10/27/2002 11:32 PM ![]()
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wwh 10/27/2002 11:50 PM ![]()
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doc_comfort 11/18/2002 4:05 AM
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