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paragnathous

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pa·rag·na·thous | \pəˈragnəthəs, (ˈ)pa¦r-\

Definition of paragnathous 

: having both mandibles of equal length with the tips meeting —used especially of a bird

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para- entry 1 + -gnathous

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