harelip
nounHow many syllables in harelip?
There are 3 syllables in the word harelip.How to pronounce harelip:
Definition of harelip:
- harelip (noun):
- cleft lip
- noun. a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip.
Synonyms for harelip:
birth defect
cheiloschisis
cleft lip
congenital abnormality
congenital anomaly
congenital disorder
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