Gnathostegite
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gnathostegite — n. [Gr. gnathos, jaw; stegos, roof] (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) One of a pair of plates covering the mouth parts … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
gnathostegite — gna·thos·te·gite … English syllables
gnathostegite — nəˈthästəˌjīt noun ( s) Etymology: gnath + stegite : one of a pair of broad plates that are developed from the outer maxillipeds of some crustaceans (as crabs) and that serve to cover the other mouthparts … Useful english dictionary
gnathic — adjective /ˈɡnæθɪk,ˈnæθɪk/ Of or pertaining to the jaw. ‘Want to get an idea of your gnathic index, and that mustache is in the way.’ See Also: gnathal, gnathion, gnathite, gnathitis, gnatho, gnathonic, gnathonical, gnathonically, gnathonism,… … Wiktionary
