• Mastax

    Origin

    From Ancient Greek mouth, jaws.

    Full definition of mastax

    Noun

    mastax

    (plural mastaxes)
    1. (zoology) The pharynx of a rotifer. It usually contains four horny pieces. The two central ones form the incus, against which the mallei, or lateral ones, work so as to crush the food.
    2. (zoology) The lore of a bird.
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