word
mandibles
MAN-dih-bulz
ˈmændɪbəlzListen
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Syllable breakdown
mandibles
Dictionary meaning
The paired jaw-like mouthparts of insects and other arthropods, used for grasping and cutting food.
History and origin
Latin — 'mandibula' (jaw), from 'mandere' (to chew).
Common mispronunciations
MAN-duh-bulzman-DIB-ulz
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