mandibuliform

adjective

man·​dib·​u·​li·​form

manˈdibyələˌfȯrm

: having the form or function of a mandible

—used especially of the maxillae of an insect when hard and adapted for biting

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary mandibul- + -form

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