Usually means: Muscle encircling the mouth region.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (orbicularis oris)

noun:  (anatomy) A muscle made up of several layers of fibers passing in different directions that surrounds the mouth and controls most movements of the lips (as compressing, closing, or pursing movements).

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