chamaerrhine

adjective

cham·​aer·​rhine
ˈkaməˌrīn
anthropology
: having a short broad nose with a nasal index of 51–57.9 on the skull, of 85–99.9 on the living
chamaerrhiny
-īnē
noun
plural -es

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary chamae- + -rrhine; originally formed as German chamärrhin

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near chamaerrhine

Cite this Entry

“Chamaerrhine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamaerrhine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!