Mandible

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmændɪb(É™)l/, /ˈmændÉ™b(É™)l/

Alternative forms

• mandibula

Origin

From Latin mandibula.

Full definition of mandible

Noun

1. The lower jaw, especially the lower jawbone.
2. One of a pair of mouthparts of an arthropod designed for holding food.

Synonyms

• (lower jaw) dentary, dentary bone, inferior maxillary bone, jawbone, submaxilla

Derived terms

• mandibular
• mandibulate
• mandibuliform
• mandibulohyoid