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Maxillae

Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.

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noun
  1. 1

    Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.

  2. 2

    (arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food.

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