noun
mentum
Mentum (noun) means (zoology) A chin-like part below the mouth of some molluscs.
noun
1
(zoology) A chin-like part below the mouth of some molluscs.
2
(entomology) The middle section of an insect's lower lip.
3
(botany) A part that sticks out in front of the flower on some orchids.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin mentum (“the chin”). It is a doublet of menton.
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What is the meaning of mentum?
"mentum" (noun) means (zoology) A chin-like part below the mouth of some molluscs.
What is another word for mentum?
Other words for "mentum" include chin.
What are the different meanings of mentum?
"mentum" has 3 main meanings: 1. (zoology) A chin-like part below the mouth of some molluscs; 2. (entomology) The middle section of an insect's lower lip; 3. (botany) A part that sticks out in front of the flower on some orchids.
