On the human face, the mentum refers to the protruding part of the chin. In certain sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, the mentum is a thin projection of the soft parts of the animal, below the mouth. It is found in the family Pyramidellidae.

What does mentum mean in French?

The chin. ... Etymology: From mentum.

What is mentum in Latin?

Borrowing from Latin mentum (“the chin”). Doublet of menton.