harelip

noun

hare·lip ˈher-ˈlip

sometimes offensive

: cleft lip

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of harelip was in 1567

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“Harelip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harelip. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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harelip

noun

hare·lip -ˈlip

sometimes offensive

: cleft lip

harelip

noun

hare·lip ˈha(ə)r-ˈlip, ˈhe(ə)r-

sometimes offensive

: cleft lip

harelipped

-ˈlipt

adjective

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