"risibles" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɹɪzɪbəlz/
Etymology: Plural of risible Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} risibles pl (plural only)
  1. The muscles and other organs used in laughing. Tags: plural, plural-only
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