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lip

 
/lɪp/ n [C] (BODY PART)

Definition

either of the two edges of flesh around the opening of the mouth: She licked/pursed/puckered her lips. Lip gloss Lip gloss is a makeup put on the lips to make them shiny.
(Definition of lip n (BODY PART) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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