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单词 opisthognathous
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Definition of opisthognathous in English:

opisthognathous

adjective ˌəpɪsˈθɒɡnəθəs
Zoology

  • (of an animal) having retreating or backward-pointing jaws, teeth, or mandibles.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Here the head is opisthognathous with the labium short and fused to the thorax.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from opistho- + Greek gnathos ‘jaw’ + -ous.

Definition of opisthognathous in US English:

opisthognathous

adjectiveˌäpəsˈTHäɡnəTHəs
Zoology

  • (of an animal) having retreating or backward-pointing jaws, teeth, or mandibles.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Here the head is opisthognathous with the labium short and fused to the thorax.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from opistho- + Greek gnathos ‘jaw’ + -ous.
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