gnathite

[ ney-thahyt, nath-ahyt ]

noun

, Anatomy.

1. any of the mouth appendages of an insect or other arthropod.

gnathite

/ ˈnæθ-; ˈneɪθaɪt /

noun

1. zoology an appendage of an arthropod that is specialized for grasping or chewing; mouthpart

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathite¹

1865–70; < Greek gnáth ( os ) jaw + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathite¹

C19: from Greek gnathos jaw

Example Sentences

The appearance of a hook on the posterior gnathite on the right may be accidental, but it does not show broken edges, 6.85.

From Project Gutenberg

Gnathite: a jaw or jaw-like appendage; in the plural, the mouth parts.

From Project Gutenberg