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Etymology of the Latin word mandibula

the Latin word mandibula (jaw)
derived from the Latin word mandere (chew, champ, masticate)

Derivations in Latin

Mandibulata

Derivations in other languages

English submandibular, French mandibule, French mandible, French mandibular, Italian mandibola, Spanish mandíbula

Usage

Word found in Late Latin, Vulgar Latin



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