n. [ L. mandibula, mandibulum, fr. mandere to chew. Cf. Manger. ]
a. [ Cf. F. mandibulaire. ] Of or pertaining to a mandible; like a mandible. --
Mandibular arch (Anat.),
n. (anatomy) The joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone.
n. (Zool.) An insect having mandibles. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Having the form of a mandible; -- said especially of the maxillae of an insect when hard and adapted for biting. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.) Pertaining both to the mandibular and the hyoid arch, or situated between them. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OF. mandil; cf. Sp. & Pg. mandil a coarse apron, a haircloth; all from Ar. mandil tablecloth, handkerchief, mantle, fr. LGr.
n. See Mandil. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl.;