-gnath

See also: gnáth, gnàth, gnath-, and gnáth-

English

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”), frequently after formations in New Latin -gnatha, -gnathi, or French -gnathe.[1]

Suffix

-gnath

  1. (zoology) Forming nouns relating to the jaws or mouthparts.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -gnath
endognath
-gnathic
-gnathous
-gnathism
nematognath
paragnath
paragnatha

References

  1. ^ “-gnath, comb. form”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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