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paragnathous, a. Ornith.|pəˈrægnəθəs| [f. Gr. παρα-, para- alongside + γνάθ-ος jaw + -ous.] Having the mandibles of equal length. Hence paˈragnathism, paragnathous condition.
1872Coues Key N. Amer. Birds 24 All bills..have been divided into four classes... The paragnathous, in which both [mandibles] are of about equal length, and neither is evidently bent over the other. |