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maxilla [mækˈsɪlə] n pl -lae [-liː] 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the upper jawbone in vertebrates See jaw [1] 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) any member of one or two pairs of mouthparts in insects and other arthropods used as accessory jaws [New Latin, from Latin: jaw] maxillar [mækˈsɪlə], maxillary adj
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