Prognathous

//ˈprɑɡnəθəs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having jaws that project forward more than is usual, or being such a jaw.

    "A huge brute with thick lips and prognathous jaw stood at her shoulder. He was talking loudly and gesticulating wildly."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having a projecting lower jaw wordnet

Synonyms

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boldeminenthypognathousjuttinglantern jawedoutstanding

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"A huge brute with thick lips and prognathous jaw stood at her shoulder. He was talking loudly and gesticulating wildly."

Etymology

From pro- + -gnathous.

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