paragnathous

paragnathous
\\pəˈragnəthəs, (ˈ)pa|r-\ adjective
Etymology: para- (I) + -gnathous
: having both mandibles of equal length with the tips meeting — used especially of a bird

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Paragnathous — Pa*rag na*thous, a. (Zo[ o]l.) Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as in certain birds. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • paragnathous — pa·rag·na·thous …   English syllables

  • paragnathism — pəˈragnəˌthizəm, paˈr noun ( s) Etymology: paragnathous + ism : the paragnathous condition * * * paragˈnathism noun • • • Main Entry: ↑paragnathous …   Useful english dictionary

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