labial

/ˈleɪbiəl/

/ˈleɪbiəl/

Other forms: labials; labially

Definitions of labial

1. adjective

   of or relating to the lips of the mouth
   “labial stops”
2. noun

   a consonant whose articulation involves movement of the lips
   synonyms: labial consonant

   types:

   bilabial

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

   labial stop

   a stop consonant that is produced with the lips

   type of:

   consonant

   a speech sound that is not a vowel
3. adjective

   relating to or near the female labium