Philtrum
Noun: A philtrum is the vertical groove located in the middle of the upper lip. it runs from the base of the nose to the center of the lip. You can touch it to see if you have one.
The word philtrum comes from the Greek word philtron, which can mean “love potion,” “charm,” or “dimple in the upper lip”. This origin suggests that seductive powers were once attributed to this facial feature.
Example: “Her philtrum was in perfectly proportional to her beautiful lips.”
Pronunciation: Fill (as in fill the glass) Trum (rhymes with Drum)
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