opisthognathous
[ op-is-thog-nuh-thuh s ]
/ ˌɒp ɪsˈθɒg nə θəs /
adjective Zoology.
having receding jaws.
OTHER WORDS FROM opisthognathous
op·is·thog·na·thism, nounWords nearby opisthognathous
opisthenar,
opisthion,
opistho-,
opisthobranch,
opisthodomos,
opisthognathous,
opisthograph,
opisthorchiasis,
opisthorchis,
opisthorchis felineus,
opisthorchis viverrini
British Dictionary definitions for opisthognathous
opisthognathous
/ (ˌɒpɪsˈθɒɡnəθəs) /
adjective
(of a person or animal) having receding jaws
Derived forms of opisthognathous
opisthognathism, nounWord Origin for opisthognathous
C19: from Greek
opisthen behind +
-gnathous