chinbone
noun
chin·bone
ˈchin-ˌbōn 
: mandible
especially
: the median anterior part of the human mandible
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of chinbone was
before the 12th century
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“Chinbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chinbone. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
chinbone
noun
chin·bone
ˈchin-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
: jaw sense 1b
especially
: the median anterior part of the bone of the human lower jaw
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