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HYPOGNATHOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hypognathous mean?
• HYPOGNATHOUS (adjective)
The adjective HYPOGNATHOUS has 1 sense:
1. having a projecting lower jaw
Familiarity information: HYPOGNATHOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a projecting lower jaw
Synonyms:
hypognathous; prognathic; prognathous
Similar:
lantern-jawed (having a protruding jaw giving the face a gaunt appearance)
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