Submental

//ˌsʌbˈmɛn.təl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Located beneath the chin or lower jaw. not-comparable, relational
  2. 2
    Under the mentum; pertaining to the submentum. not-comparable, relational

Etymology

From sub- + mental or submentum + -al.

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