risorii

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US/ɹɪˈsɔɹ.iˌaɪ/US/ɹɪˈzɔɹ.iˌaɪ/

A form of risorius — A narrow band of facial muscle arising from the fascia over the masseter and inserting into the tissues at the corner of the mouth, which it draws laterally, as is used when smiling.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of risorius
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APA

risorii. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/risorii

MLA

“risorii.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/risorii. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “risorii,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/risorii.

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