paragnathus Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pa*rag"na*thus noun

Etymology

NL. See Para-, and Gnathic.

Wordforms

plural Paragnathi

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) (a) One of the two lobes which form the lower lip, or metastome, of Crustacea. (b) One of the small, horny, toothlike jaws of certain annelids.