Synonyms for mentum


Grammar : Noun
Spell : men-tuh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛn təm


Définition of mentum

  • As in chin : noun area under mouth
Example sentences :
  • Gulo-mental: includes the region covered by the gulag and mentum.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • But the -mentum is a mere termination, and has nothing to do with mens at all.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5 » by Various
  • The mentum carries at its extremity a pair of lobes with sharp fangs.
  • Extract from : « The Life-Story of Insects » by Geo. H. Carpenter
  • The part in this work regarded as the mentum, does not in all cases accord with what MM.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • Our Mentum may generally be known by its situation between the hinges and base of the Maxill.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • Anthobian: feeding on flowers; applied to certain lamellicorn Coleoptera in which the labium extends beyond the mentum.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Buccal fissure: the mouth slit or opening: the opening on each side of the mentum.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Epilobe: of mentum in Carabidae, really corresponds to a partially divided ligula: a lateral appendage of a bilobed mentum.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Subglossa: in Odonata; a sclerite between the two halves of the mentum (Graber): is really the true mentum.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Submental peduncle: in Coleoptera, the prolonged portion of the gula supporting the mentum.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith

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