hypognathous
[ hahy-pog-nuh-thuhs ]
adjective
having the lower jaw or mandible longer than the upper.
Origin of hypognathous
1Other words from hypognathous
- hy·pog·na·thism, noun
Words Nearby hypognathous
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How to use hypognathous in a sentence
hypognathous: having the mouth parts directed more or less vertically ventrad.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for hypognathous
hypognathous
/ (haɪˈpɒɡnəθəs) /
adjective
having a lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw
(of insects) having downturned mouthparts
Derived forms of hypognathous
- hypognathism, noun
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