Harelip

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛrlɪp/

Definitions of harelip

noun a congenital cleft in the upper lip that often extends into the nostril

Example Sentences

A1 She was born with a harelip, but it was easily corrected with surgery.

A2 The baby's harelip was noticeable, but the doctors assured the parents it could be fixed.

B1 The harelip surgery went well, and the child now has a beautiful smile.

B2 Despite being born with a harelip, she grew up to be a confident and successful individual.

C1 The harelip surgery was a life-changing experience for the young girl, improving her self-esteem and confidence.

C2 The harelip correction surgery was performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, resulting in a natural and flawless appearance.

Examples of harelip in a Sentence

formal The surgeon performed a successful repair surgery on the baby born with a harelip.

informal I heard that Sarah's cousin was born with a harelip, but she's getting surgery to fix it.

slang Some people used to call him 'harelip' in school, but he never let it bother him.

figurative The divide between the two political parties was like a harelip, seemingly impossible to bridge.

Grammatical Forms of harelip

• past tense: harelipped
• plural: harelips
• comparative: more harelipped
• superlative: most harelipped
• present tense: harelips
• future tense: will harelip
• perfect tense: has harelipped
• continuous tense: is harelipping
• singular: harelip
• positive degree: harelip
• infinitive: to harelip
• gerund: harelipping
• participle: harelipped

Origin and Evolution of harelip

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'harelip' comes from the Middle English term 'hare-lip', which refers to a lip that is split like that of a hare.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a cleft lip, the term 'harelip' has evolved to be considered outdated and potentially offensive. Medical terminology now prefers the use of 'cleft lip' or 'cleft palate' to describe this condition.