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mandible in Greek

mandible in Greek is δαγκάνα, κάτω γνάθος — mandible means the lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.

mandible in Greek

δαγκάνα
noun
Pronounced: dagana
One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.
κάτω γνάθος
noun
Pronounced: kato gnathos
The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.

What does "mandible" mean?

  1. noun The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.
    "The dentist examined an old fracture in his mandible."
  2. noun Either half of a bird's beak.
    "The parrot's upper mandible curves sharply downward."
  3. noun One of the paired mouthparts insects and other arthropods use to grip and chew food.
    "Ants use their mandibles to carry leaves many times their own weight."
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mandible in a sentence

  • The dentist examined an old fracture in his mandible.
  • The parrot's upper mandible curves sharply downward.
  • Ants use their mandibles to carry leaves many times their own weight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mandible" in Greek?

"mandible" in Greek is δαγκάνα, κάτω γνάθος. mandible means: The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.

How do you pronounce δαγκάνα?

"mandible" in Greek is δαγκάνα, pronounced "dagana".

How do you use "mandible" in a sentence?

Example: "The dentist examined an old fracture in his mandible." In Greek, "mandible" is δαγκάνα, κάτω γνάθος.

Are there other ways to say "mandible" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "mandible": δαγκάνα, κάτω γνάθος.

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