prognathous Definition
having a projecting jaw or jaws that extend beyond the upper part of the face.
Using prognathous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prognathous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ancient Egyptians were known for their prognathous facial features.
Example
The bulldog is a breed with a prognathous jaw.
Example
The skull of the Neanderthal man was prognathous.
prognathous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for prognathous
- underhung
- prognathic
- prominent-jawed
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Summary: prognathous in Brief
'Prognathous' [prog-nuh-thuhs] describes a physical feature where the jaw or jaws project beyond the upper part of the face. It is often used in anthropology and zoology to describe certain species and breeds, such as the bulldog. Examples include 'The ancient Egyptians were known for their prognathous facial features.'
