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Mentum

The front median plate of the labium in insects. See Labium.

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Feature 76% connected

The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; esp., good appearance.

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Lineament 76% connected

One of the outlines, exterior features, or distinctive marks, of a body or figure, particularly of the face; feature; form; mark; -- usually in the p…

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Face 70% connected

The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which…

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Insect 70% connected

One of the Insecta; esp., one of the Hexapoda. See Insecta.

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Orchid 70% connected

Any plant of the order Orchidaceae. See Orchidaceous.

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Goatee 70% connected

A part of a man's beard on the chin or lower lip which is allowed to grow, and trimmed so as to resemble the beard of a goat.

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Chin 92% connected

The lower extremity of the face below the mouth; the point of the under jaw.

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