labret

/ˈlæbrɛt/; /ˈlæb.rɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A piercing or ornament worn on the lower lip, especially in certain African cultures.

“The young girl wore a labret in her village’s traditional ceremony.”

2. noun

A scar or blemish on the lower lip, especially one resulting from a piercing or injury.

“She tried to hide the labret on her lower lip, but it was still noticeable.”

Synonyms

  • ornament
  • piercing
  • stud

Antonyms

  • blemish
  • mark
  • scar