aegithognathous
|ae-gi-thog-na-thous|
C2
/ˌiːdʒɪˈθɒɡnəθəs/
bird jaw structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aegithognathous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aegithos,' meaning 'titmouse,' and 'gnathos,' meaning 'jaw.'
Historical Evolution
'aegithognathous' was derived from the Greek word 'aegithognathos' and was adopted into scientific terminology to describe a specific avian anatomical feature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the jaw structure of certain birds, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a specific type of palate structure found in certain birds, particularly passerines.
The aegithognathous structure is a key characteristic in the classification of passerine birds.
Last updated: 2025/05/17 11:21