mandible
Translation
mandible, lower jaw
Examples
The fossil had a very large mandible.
The fossil had a very large mandible.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/possessive)) mandible The doctor examined his mandible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jawbone, lower jaw
Etymology
From Latin 'mandere', meaning 'to chew'. It's the tool for chewing.
Memory Tips
A 'man' uses it for 'edibles'. Man-dible. It's the bone you chew with.