Mandible
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mandible is a noun meaning The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
Meaning
The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
More Meanings
- Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak.
- Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials.
Word Forms
- mandibles
- mandibula
Synonyms for mandible
Depending on context, synonyms include dentary, jawbone, submaxilla, fang, jowl, mandibula.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jawbone, jowl, submaxilla, mandibula, jaw, prognathic.
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