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mentum [′men·təm] (anatomy) The chin. (botany) A projection formed by union of the sepals at the base of the column in some orchids. (invertebrate zoology) A projection between the mouth and foot in certain gastropods. The median or basal portion of the labium in insects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Some help themselves with countenance and gesture, and are wise by signs; as Cicero saith of Piso, that when he answered him, he fetched one of his brows up to his forehead, and bent the other down to his chin; Respondes, altero ad frontem sublato, altero ad mentum depresso supercilio, crudelitatem tibi non placere. |
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