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bilabial

bi·la·bial

UK/baɪˈleɪ.bi.əl/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to or being a speech sound that is articulated using both lips

  • “bilabial fricatives”

noun

1.

a consonant that is articulated using both lips; /p/ or /b/ or /w/

Origin

From bi- + labial.

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