GNATHITE

Etymology

Noun

gnathite (plural gnathites)

(zoology) Any of the mouth appendages of the Arthropoda.

Synonyms

• mandible

• maxilla

• maxilliped

Anagrams

• teathing

Source: Wiktionary


Gnath"ite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of the mouth appendages of the Arthropoda. They are known as mandibles, maxillæ, and maxillipeds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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