mandible
noun
- the lower jaw bone
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ / [ˈmæn.dɪb.əl] ~ [ˈmæn.dɪb.l̩] / /ˈmeə̯n.dɪb.əl/
noun
Etymology: From late Middle English, from Late Latin mandibula (“a jaw”), from mandō (“to chew, masticate”) + -bula (instrument noun suffix).
- The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
- Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak.
- Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials.
- Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials.