mesognathous
[ mi-zog-nuh-thuhs, -sog- ]
adjectiveAnthropology.
having medium, slightly protruding jaws.
having a moderate or intermediate gnathic index of from 98 to 103.
Origin of mesognathous
1- Also mes·og·nath·ic [mez-uhg-nath-ik, mes‐, mee-zuhg‐, ‐suhg‐]. /ˌmɛz əgˈnæθ ɪk, ˌmɛs‐, ˌmi zəg‐, ‐səg‐/.
Other words from mesognathous
- me·sog·na·thism, me·sog·na·thy, noun
Words Nearby mesognathous
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British Dictionary definitions for mesognathous
mesognathous
/ (mɪˈsɒɡnəθəs) /
adjective
anthropol having slightly projecting jaws
Derived forms of mesognathous
- mesognathism or mesognathy, noun
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