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γνάθος — meaning in English

gnathos

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English meaning

jawbone noun The bone forming the lower jaw; the mandible.

Senses

γνάθος is used for these senses in English:

jawbone (countable) The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.
jawbone (countable) Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw.

jawbone — full definition

noun The bone forming the lower jaw; the mandible.
verb To pressure or persuade someone through talk rather than force, especially when an official uses public statements to influence behaviour.

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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 Greek words

κάτω γνάθος