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Meaning of orbicularis oris | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɔːˌbɪk.jʊˌlɑː.ɹɪs ˈɒ.ɹɪs

Definitions

A muscle made up of several layers of fibers passing in different directions that surrounds the mouth and controls most movements of the lips (as compressing, closing, or pursing movements).

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

orbicularity orbiculate orbiculation orbiculatoside orbicule orbicuside

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