ganascia

Italian (Fiorentino)

noun
Definitions
  • jaw
  • (rail transport) fishplate
  • (automotive) brake shoe
  • (automotive) wheel clamp, boot, Denver boot

Etymology

Derived from Latin ganathus derived from Ancient Greek γνάθος (jaw, a jaw).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γνάθος

Gloss

jaw, a jaw

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

顎

Emoji

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