rictus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
Rhymes with RICTUS
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