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RICTUSES
Noun
rictuses
plural of rictus
Anagrams
• citruses, crusties, curtsies
Source: Wiktionary
RICTUS
Ric"tus, n. Etym: [L., the aperture of the mouth.]
Definition: The gape of the mouth, as of birds; -- often resricted to the corners of the mouth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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