opisthognathous
[ op-is-thog-nuh-thuhs ]
adjectiveZoology.
having receding jaws.
Origin of opisthognathous
1Other words from opisthognathous
- op·is·thog·na·thism, noun
Words Nearby opisthognathous
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British Dictionary definitions for opisthognathous
opisthognathous
/ (ˌɒpɪsˈθɒɡnəθəs) /
adjective
(of a person or animal) having receding jaws
Origin of opisthognathous
1C19: from Greek opisthen behind + -gnathous
Derived forms of opisthognathous
- opisthognathism, noun
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