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maxillae

The correct spelling is maxillae.

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noun

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The correct spelling is maxillae. Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.

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  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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