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gnathic

American

[nath-ik] / ˈnæθ ɪk /

Or gnathal

adjective

of or relating to the jaw.

gnathic British

/ ˈnæθɪk /

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the jaw

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Etymology

Origin of gnathic

1880–85; < Greek gnáth ( os ) jaw + -ic

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Having been raised with a language that contains such combinations as "rhythm," "syzygy" and "gnathic," and in which gh, ph and ff can all sound alike, I don't see what the fuss is about.

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