Lip

Lip

Lips are a visible body part at the mouth of humans and many animals. Lips are soft, movable, and serve as the opening for food intake and in the articulation of sound and speech. Human lips are a tactile sensory organ, and can be erogenous when used in kissing and other acts of intimacy.

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Famous quotes containing the word lip:

    “Teach not thy lip such scorn, for it was made
    For kissing, lady, not for such contempt.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “If you want to know the feeling [of labor pain], just take your bottom lip and pull it over your head.”
    —Carol Burnett (20th century)

    “While the town small-talk flows from lip to lip;
    Intrigues half-gathered, conversation-scraps,
    Kitchen-cabals, and nursery-mishaps.”
    —George Crabbe (1754–1832)