opisthognathous

[ op-is-thog-nuh-thuhs ]

adjectiveZoology.
  1. having receding jaws.

Origin of opisthognathous

1
First recorded in 1860–65; opistho- + -gnathous

Other words from opisthognathous

  • op·is·thog·na·thism, noun

Words Nearby opisthognathous

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British Dictionary definitions for opisthognathous

opisthognathous

/ (ˌɒpɪsˈθɒɡnəθəs) /


adjective
  1. (of a person or animal) having receding jaws

Origin of opisthognathous

1
C19: from Greek opisthen behind + -gnathous

Derived forms of opisthognathous

  • opisthognathism, noun

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