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Schizognathous

Schi-zog′na-thous

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Adj.
[
Schizo-
+ Gr. [GREEK] the jaw.]
(Zool.)
Having the maxillo-palatine bones separate from each other and from the vomer, which is pointed in front, as in the gulls, snipes, grouse, and many other birds.

Definition 2024


schizognathous

schizognathous

English

Adjective

schizognathous (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) 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