netherlip

English

Etymology 1

From nether- +‎ lip, modelled after lower lip. Compare Old Frisian nitherlippa (“lower lip”), German Niederlippe (“lower lip”).

Noun

netherlip (plural netherlips)

1. (anatomy) The lower lip.
   • 1820, Tobias Smollett, Robert Anderson, The Miscellaneous Works of Tobias Smollett, M.D.:

     Looby's face grew pale, and his netherlip began to tremble; the patient was dismayed, and the old gentlewoman concerned and perplexed.

   • 2002, David Grossman, The Book of Intimate Grammar:

     She smiled. Again her netherlip protruded, curiously, affectionately.

Etymology 2

From netherlips.

Noun

netherlip (plural netherlips)

1. singular of netherlips

Anagrams

• heelprint