agnathous

American

[ag-nuh-thuhs] / ˈæg nə θəs /

Also agnathic.

adjective

Zoology.

having no jaws.
belonging or pertaining to the class Agnatha.

agnathous British

/ æɡˈneɪθəs /

adjective

zoology (esp of lampreys and hagfishes) lacking jaws

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Etymology

Origin of agnathous

First recorded in 1875–80; see origin at Agnatha, -ous

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A similar history must have been slowly brought about when this second mandibulate somite in its turn became agnathous and passed in front of the mouth.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

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