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hypognathous
[ hahy-pog-nuh-thuhs ]
/ haɪˈpɒg nə θəs /
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adjective
having the lower jaw or mandible longer than the upper.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hypognathous
hy·pog·na·thism, nounWords nearby hypognathous
hypoglossal, hypoglossal nerve, hypoglottis, hypoglycaemia, hypoglycemia, hypognathous, hypogonadism, hypogynous, hypohidrosis, hypoid gear, hypoionian mode
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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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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