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单词 neognathous
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Definition of neognathous in English:

neognathous

adjective nɪˈɒɡnəθəs
  • Designating the type of palate and jaw characteristic of nearly all living and some fossil birds (forming the superorder Neognathae), in which, among other features, the vomers are usually small and completely fused.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in William Pycraft (1868–1942). From scientific Latin Neognathae, superorder name + -ous; so named on the assumption that such a palate is an advanced condition.

Definition of neognathous in US English:

neognathous

adjectivenɪˈɒɡnəθəs
  • Designating the type of palate and jaw characteristic of nearly all living and some fossil birds (forming the superorder Neognathae), in which, among other features, the vomers are usually small and completely fused.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in William Pycraft (1868–1942). From scientific Latin Neognathae, superorder name + -ous; so named on the assumption that such a palate is an advanced condition.

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