-gnathous

a combining form meaning “having a jaw” of the kind or in the position specified by the initial element: prognathous.

Origin of -gnathous

< Greek -gnathos -jawed, adj. derivative of gnáthos jaw (akin to chin); see -ous

Words nearby -gnathous

-genin, -genous, -geny, -gerous, -glot, -gnathous, -gnomy, -gnosis, -gnostic, -gon, -gonium

British Dictionary definitions for -gnathous

-gnathous

adj combining form

indicating or having a jaw of a specified kind prognathous

Word Origin for -gnathous

from New Latin -gnathus, from Greek gnathos jaw

Medical definitions for -gnathous

-gnathous

suff.

Characterized by a specified kind of jaw:anisognathous.