English Explanatory Dictionary

rictus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bird’s gaping mouth.
  2. The throat of a calyx.
  3. Any open-mouthed expression.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪk.təs/ /ˈɹɪk.tʊs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rictus.wav

Word forms

rictus rictuses

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin rictus.

Derived words

rictal
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