10 Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names

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• 1. philtrum

  

  The vertical groove on the median line of the upper lip. Example Sentence:His chiseled features even included a well-defined philtrum.

• 2. ferrule

  

  The protective point or knob on the far end of an umbrella. Example sentence: He used his umbrella as a cane, and with every step planted its ferrule in the ground.

• 3. aglet

  

  The tag covering the ends of a lace or point e.g., the reinforcement at the end of a shoelace. Example sentence: A missing aglet can make lacing one's shoes a challenge.

• 4. punt

  

  An indentation at the bottom of a molded glass bottle. Example sentence: Pouring the champagne, she held the bottle with her thumb in its punt.

• 5. lunule

  

  A crescent-shaped body part or marking (such as the whitish mark at the base of a fingernail) Example sentence: He folded his hands together to give an impression of calm, but the ragged skin below his lunules told another story.

• 6. tittle

  

  The dot over i or j. Example sentence: In a handwritten business note, it's best to avoid smiley-face tittles.

• 7. glabella

  

  The smooth prominence of the forehead between the eyebrows. Example sentence: If you don't wish to look people in the eyes, you can make a similar impression by focusing on their glabellas.

• 8. muntin

  

  A strip separating panes of glass in a window sash. Example sentence:I thought the ball would smash a window, but fortunately it hit a muntin.

• 9. lemniscate

  

  The infinity symbol. Example sentence Not surprisingly, a certain brand of automobile uses a modified lemniscate in its logo.

• 10. fourchette

  

  The strip or shaped piece used for the sides of the fingers of a glove. Example sentence: A fine pair of gloves includes well-fitted fourchettes.