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Unterkieferknochen — meaning in English

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English meaning

mandible noun The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.

Senses

Unterkieferknochen is used for these senses in English:

lower jaw Specifically, the bone therein; the mandible of humans and other vertebrates that, with the cranium, composes the skull.
mandible The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.

mandible — full definition

noun The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.
noun Either half of a bird's beak.
noun One of the paired mouthparts insects and other arthropods use to grip and chew food.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Unterkiefer Kiefer Mandibel