maxillary
[mak-suh-ler-ee, mak-sil-uh-ree]
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adjective
of or relating to a jaw, jawbone, or maxilla.
noun, plural max·il·lar·ies.
a maxilla or maxillary bone.
Origin of maxillary
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Historical Examples of maxillary
Maxillary palpi: the first pair of palpi, borne on the maxilla.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Maxillary segment: the sixth segment of the head, bearing the maxillae.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Palpuli: the maxillary palpi in Lepidoptera, when visibly developed.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
He lifted his eyebrows; but I saw his maxillary muscles twitching.
The Plum TreeDavid Graham Phillips
He could shift to either Foot and he kept his Maxillary covered.
Ade's FablesGeorge Ade
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
maxillary
[măk′sə-lĕr′ē]
adj.
n.
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