Definition
- (noun) Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
- (noun) (arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food.
Word stats
- Maxillae contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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What does Maxillae mean?
Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
How many letters are in Maxillae?
Maxillae has 8 letters.
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