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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small jaw bone found in the skull of most reptiles, amphibians and birds.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the quadrate and jugal bones. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or pertaining to the quadratojugal bone. not-comparable

Etymology

From quadrato- + jugal.

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