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rictuses

The correct spelling is rictuses.

How to pronounce rictuses

noun

Say it like: Ric-tus-es

The correct spelling is rictuses. A bird's gaping mouth. For example: "His face was a rictus of sheer delight."

Usage Examples

His face was a rictus of sheer delight.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A bird's gaping mouth.
  2. 2.The throat of a calyx.
  3. 3.Any open-mouthed expression.

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