harelipped

Meanings

• adjective

  A condition characterized by an incomplete cleft of the upper lip, resulting in a split or notch in the lip.

  - "The child was born with a harelipped upper lip."
  - "She had a slight harelipped smile."

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Rhymes

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harried , quarried , tired , wired

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Variants

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harelip , harelips

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Etymology

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The term 'harelipped' is derived from the Old English word 'har-lippe', which means 'hare-lipped'. It is believed to have originated from the resemblance of the split lip to the ears of a hare.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 1 in every 700 births is affected by cleft lip and palate.

2. The first successful cleft palate repair was performed by Dr. Paul Tessier in 1942.

3. Cleft lip and palate can be corrected with surgery, but early intervention is crucial for optimal results.

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Related Concepts

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1. cleft lip: A congenital deformity characterized by an incomplete cleft of the upper lip, which may also involve the nose and alveolar ridge.

2. cleft palate: A congenital deformity characterized by an incomplete closure of the roof of the mouth, which can affect speech, eating, and hearing.

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Culture

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In literature, harelipped has been used metaphorically to describe someone who is split or divided in their personality or beliefs. In art, it has been depicted as a physical deformity or a symbol of uniqueness or difference.

How to Memorize "harelipped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a split or notch in the upper lip, like the ear of a hare.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harelipped' with the image of a split lip or the ear of a hare.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hippopotamus has a Harelipped Hear' to remember the word.

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