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lantern jaw
lantern jawn.1. A lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw.2. A long, thin jaw that gives the face a gaunt appearance.
lan′tern-jawed′ (-jôd′) adj.lantern jaw n (Anatomy) (when: plural, refers to upper and lower jaw; when singular usually to lower jaw) a long hollow jaw that gives the face a drawn appearance lan′tern jaw`
n. 1. a distinctly protruding lower jaw. 2. a long, thin jaw. [1690–1700] lan′tern-jawed`, adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | lantern jaw - a long thin lower jawjawbone, jowl, lower jaw, lower jawbone, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla - the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth |
lantern jaw
lantern jaw a long hollow jaw that gives the face a drawn appearance lantern jaw
lantern jawn.1. A lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw.2. A long, thin jaw that gives the face a gaunt appearance.
lan′tern-jawed′ (-jôd′) adj.lantern jaw
Words related to lantern jawnoun a long thin lower jawRelated Words- jawbone
- jowl
- lower jaw
- lower jawbone
- mandible
- mandibula
- mandibular bone
- submaxilla
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