opisthognathous

[op-is-thog-nuh-thuh s]

adjective Zoology.

having receding jaws.

Origin of opisthognathous

First recorded in 1860–65; opistho- + -gnathous

Related formsop·is·thog·na·thism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for opisthognathous

opisthognathous

adjective

(of a person or animal) having receding jaws

Derived Formsopisthognathism, noun

Word Origin for opisthognathous

C19: from Greek opisthen behind + -gnathous

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