opisthognathous

[ op-is-thog-nuh-thuh s ]
/ ˌɒp ɪsˈθɒg nə θəs /

adjective Zoology.

having receding jaws.

Origin of opisthognathous

First recorded in 1860–65; opistho- + -gnathous

OTHER WORDS FROM opisthognathous

op·is·thog·na·thism, noun

British Dictionary definitions for opisthognathous

opisthognathous
/ (ˌɒpɪsˈθɒɡnəθəs) /

adjective

(of a person or animal) having receding jaws

Derived forms of opisthognathous

opisthognathism, noun

Word Origin for opisthognathous

C19: from Greek opisthen behind + -gnathous