n. (Zool.) Same as Paragnathus. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Zool.) Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as in certain birds. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Paragnathi [ NL. See Para-, and Gnathic. ] (Zool.) (a) One of the two lobes which form the lower lip, or metastome, of Crustacea. (b) One of the small, horny, toothlike jaws of certain annelids. [ 1913 Webster ]