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man·di·ble
 mandible
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- pronunciation:
- maen
dih
b
 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the bone of the lower jaw in vertebrates.
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| definition 2: |
one of the front biting mouth parts in insects.
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| definition 3: |
the lower or upper part of a bird's bill.
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| related words: |
bill |
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| derivation: |
mandibular (adj.) |
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