Maxillae

noun

Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.

Definition

  1. (noun) Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
  2. (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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