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gnathite

[ney-thahyt, nath-ahyt]

noun

Anatomy.

  1. any of the mouth appendages of an insect or other arthropod.

gnathite

/ ˈnæθ-, ˈneɪθaɪt /

noun

  1. zoology an appendage of an arthropod that is specialized for grasping or chewing; mouthpart

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathite1

1865–70; < Greek áٳ ( os ) jaw + -ite 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathite1

C19: from Greek gnathos jaw
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Gnathite: a jaw or jaw-like appendage; in the plural, the mouth parts.

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