maxilla — meaning in English
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English meaning
- jaw noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
Senses
maxilla is used for these senses in English:
- jaw One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
jaw — full definition
- noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
- noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
- noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
- verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.