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glabella

Syllabification: (gla·bel·la)
Pronunciation: /gləˈbelə/

Definition of glabella

noun (plural glabellae /-ˈbelē/)

Anatomy
  • the smooth part of the forehead above and between the eyebrows.

Derivatives

glabellar

Pronunciation: /-ˈbelər/

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin glabellus (adjective), diminutive of glaber 'smooth'

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