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maxillae

The word “maxillae” has 3 syllables: max-il-lae

It's pronounced as /mækˈsɪl.iː/

What is synonym and antonym for maxillae?

In the thesaurus, “maxillae” has 8 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for maxillae along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for maxillae

Antonyms for maxillae

Meanings of maxillae

  • noun
    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.

Example Sentences

  • The fossils showed well-preserved maxillae from ancient species.
  • Insects use their maxillae to manipulate food while feeding.
  • The scientist compared the maxillae of different animals.
  • Damage to the maxillae can affect breathing and eating.
  • The study focused on how the maxillae evolved over time.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maxillae, such as: beaks, bills, lower jaws, mandibles, maws, mouths, muzzles.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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