γνάθος — meaning in English

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

1. noun The bone forming the lower jaw; the mandible.
2. 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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