51Թ

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hypognathous

[ hahy-pog-nuh-thuhs ]

adjective

  1. having the lower jaw or mandible longer than the upper.

hypognathous

/ ɪˈɒɡəθə /

adjective

  1. having a lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw
  2. (of insects) having downturned mouthparts
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԲٳ󾱲, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·Dzn·ٳ󾱲 noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hypognathous1

First recorded in 1870–75; hypo- + -gnathous
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Example Sentences

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Hypognathous: having the mouth parts directed more or less vertically ventrad.

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