MANDIBLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
Synonyms
Jawbone, Submaxilla, Jowl, Lower jaw, Mandible
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "mandible" comes from Late Latin mandibula.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.