schizognathous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. having the maxillopalatine bones separate from each other and from the vomer, which is pointed in front, as in the gulls, snipes, and many other birds

Word forms

schizognathous

Etymology

From schizo- + -gnathous.

Related words

Schizognathae schizognathism
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