hypognathous
Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper jawHaving the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper jaw.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper jaw.
having a projecting lower jaw
Origin
From hypo- + -gnathous.From hypo- + -gnathous.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- having a projecting lower jaw:prognathousprognathic
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedhypognathism