Podcast: A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Episode: Martha: The Love Dimple - 3 Oct. 2007
Description: What's the name for that little dent in your upper lip? It's called a philtrum. Martha reveals the erotic origins of this word, and proves once again that etymology is nothing if not sexy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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