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opisthognathous Definition

op·is·thog·na·thous (äp′is t̸häg′nə t̸həs)

adjective

having receding jaws, as certain insects

Etymology: < Gr opisthen, behind (< IE *opi-: see ob-) + -gnathous

Browse dictionary entries near opisthognathous

  1. ‹ opioid
  2. ‹ opinionative
  3. ‹ opinionated
  4. ‹ opinion
  5. ‹ opine
  6. ‹ opiate
  7. ‹ -opia
  8. ‹ ophthalmoscope
  9. ‹ ophthalmology
  10. ‹ ophthalmologist
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