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Meaning of maxilla

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

maxilla

noun

Definitions

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

  2. (arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food.