mascella — meaning in English

English meaning

• jaw noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
• jowl noun The jaw, especially the side of it.

Senses

mascella is used for these senses in English:

• jaw One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
• jowl The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible.
• maxilla (skeleton) Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.

jaw — full definition

1. noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
2. noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
3. noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
4. verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.

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