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prognathous
Word definitions for prognathous in dictionaries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. having jaws that project forward more than is usual
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adjective EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ In the prognathous head the long axis is horizontal, or slightly inclined ventrally, while the mouthparts are anterior in position.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. having a projecting lower jaw [syn: prognathic , hypognathous ] [ant: opisthognathous ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Prognathous \Prog"na*thous\, a. [Gr. ? before + ? the jaw] (Anat.) Having the jaws projecting beyond the upper part of the face; -- opposed to orthognathous. See Gnathic index , under Gnathic . Their countenances had the true prognathous character. --Kane. ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1836, from pro- + Greek gnathos "jaw" (see gnathic ) + -ous . Related: Prognathic .
Usage examples of prognathous.
Her nose was almost petite, but it was clear she would have the prognathous, chinless jaw of the Clan.
He was so badly animated that no part of him moved but his pitifully stubby, flipperlike arms, his prognathous jaw, and his big googly eyes.