maxilla
Synonym of jawSynonym of jaw.: An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused.
Meaning
3 sensesSynonym of jaw.
An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused.
верхняя че́люстьverxnjaja čéljustʹ
the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.
One of the first or second pair of mouthparts posterior to the mandibles in many arthropods that are used for tasting and manipulating food.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English, from Latin māxilla (“the jawbone, jaw”), diminutive of māla (“the cheFrom Middle English, from Latin māxilla (“the jawbone, jaw”), diminutive of māla (“the cheekbone, jaw”).
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Forms
plural: maxillae / maxillasSynonyms
6 synonymsWord family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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