rictus

ric·tus

noun \ˈrik-təs\

Definition of RICTUS

1

: the gape of a bird's mouth

2

a : the mouth orifice b : a gaping grin or grimace

Origin of RICTUS

New Latin, from Latin, open mouth, from ringi to open the mouth; akin to Old Church Slavic rǫgŭ mockery

First Known Use: 1827

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

Rhymes with RICTUS

ictus