philtra
/ˈfɪltrə/
noun
- The plural of philtrum; the vertical grooves on the upper lip of humans and many mammals, located between the nose and the upper lip.
- In some cultures, people consider prominent philtra a sign of beauty.
- The cat's philtra are especially prominent when it yawns.
- The doctor examined the infant's philtra for signs of a cleft palate.