Labello

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the brand name Labello, apparently a portmanteau word of Latin labium (lip) +‎ bellus (beautiful), or similar forms in Romance languages such as Italian labbro +‎ bello.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /laˈbɛlo/
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Noun[edit]

Labello m (strong, genitive Labellos, plural Labellos)

  1. (countable) lip balm; chapstick (a plastic stick including a substance that is applied to the lips to relieve dry lips)
    Synonym: Lippenpflegestift
  2. (usually uncountable) lip balm; chapstick (such a substance)
    Synonyms: Lippenpflegestift, Lippenbalsam

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