gonys

noun

go·​nys

ˈgōnə̇s

plural -es

: the prominent ridge along the line of union of the two halves of the lower mandible of certain birds (as the gulls)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, probably modification of Greek genys jaw, cheek

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