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lantern-jawed

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lan⋅tern-jawed

[lan-tern-jawd]
–adjective
having a lantern jaw.

Origin:
1690–1700
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lantern jaw  
n.  
  1. A lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw.

  2. A long, thin jaw that gives the face a gaunt appearance.

lan'tern-jawed' (lān'tərn-jôd') adj.
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