prognathous
having protrusive jaws; having a gnathic index over 103.
Origin of prognathous
1- Also prog·nath·ic [prog-nath-ik]. /prɒgˈnæθ ɪk/.
Other words from prognathous
- prog·na·thism [prog-nuh-thiz-uhm], /ˈprɒg nəˌθɪz əm/, prog·na·thy, noun
- hy·per·prog·na·thous, adjective
Words Nearby prognathous
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How to use prognathous in a sentence
At its southwestern end we find the most long-headed, prognathous, frizzly-haired, dark-skinned race of mankind.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisIn particular it is almost certain that the skull is now more prognathous than in its natural state.
Prehistoric Man | W. L. H. DuckworthThen comes the Negro down in the alluvia, with dark skin, woolly hair, and prognathous development.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 | George W. WilliamsI do not see that an orthognathous face would cost more than a prognathous face; or a good morale than a bad one.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles DarwinAs he spoke his prognathous jaw snapped to with a click-like sound, and in his eyes now coal-black were glints of fire.
The Lion and The Mouse | Charles Klein
British Dictionary definitions for prognathous
prognathic (prɒɡˈnæθɪk)
/ (prɒɡˈneɪθəs) /
having a projecting lower jaw
Origin of prognathous
1Derived forms of prognathous
- prognathism (ˈprɒɡnəˌθɪzəm), noun
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