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maxillar
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maxillar, a. [L. maxillaris, fr. maxilla jawbone, jaw: cf. F. maxillaire.].
- Pertaining to either the upper or the lower jaw, but now usually applied to the upper jaw only. [1913 Webster]
- Of or pertaining to a maxilla. [1913 Webster]
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