maxilla

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Synonyms: magilla, axilla, mamilla, manilla, marilla, paxilla, maxill

Antonyms: magilla, axilla, mamilla, manilla, marilla, paxilla, maxill

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy|zootomy}} {{syn of|en|jaw}}.
2. {{lb|en|zootomy}} One of the first or second pair of [[mouthpart]]s [[posterior]] to the [[mandible]]s in many [[arthropod]]s that are used for [[taste|tasting]] and [[manipulate|manipulating]] food.

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