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Having the structure of the palate like that of the ostrich and emu.

To remove. [Obs.] Howell.

The inner or principal branch of the oral appendages of Crustacea. See Maxilla.

Pertaining to the endognath.

Hook-billed; having the upper mandible longer than the lower.

An order of fishes including a vast number of freshwater species such as the carp, loach, chub, etc.

The act of taking by assault; conquest. [R.] Sandys.

Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper, as in the skimmer.

See Saint Ignatius's bean, under Saint.

To come into contact with (an ovum or egg) so as to cause impregnation; to fertilize; to fecundate.

The act of impregnating or the state of being impregnated; fecundation.

Act of impugning; opposition; attack. [Obs.] A perpetual impugnation and self-conflict. Bp. Hall.

thy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence. Shak. Indignation expresses a strong and elevated disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by something flagitious in the conduct of another. Cogan. When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him,…

Long-jawed. Huxley.

A person of rank; a noble or grandee; a person of influence or distinction in any sphere. Macaulay.

Having the jaws slightly projecting; between prognathous and orthognathous. See Gnathic index, under Gnathic.

Cross-billed; -- said of certain birds, as the crossbill.

one of the Nematognathi.

An order of fishes having barbels on the jaws. It includes the catfishes, or siluroids. See Siluroid.

To seal; to ratify. [Obs.] Barrow.