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Agnathous

//ˈæɡ.nə.θəs// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Jawless. not-comparable

    "The Onchidiidæ are described as agnathous, but I am confident of having observed the jaw figured."

  2. 2
    Afflicted by or characteristic of agnathia. not-comparable

    "Dr Underhill exhibited an agnathous and hydrocephalic fœtus. This was an instance of the rare abnormality due to defect of the lower jaw."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “without”) + Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”) + -ous, equivalent to a- + -gnathous.

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