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harelip

/hɑːrɪlɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does harelip mean?

noun

A congenital cleft in the upper lip, often accompanied by a cleft in the roof of the mouth. A person with a harelip.

Example

"The child was born with a harelip, which required surgery to correct."

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