agnathous

/æɡˈnæθəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking jaws; having a head without a jaw or mouth.

“The agnathous fish swam slowly through the ocean.”

2. noun

A jawless or headless animal, especially an ancient fish or vertebrate.

“The fossil of an agnathous creature was discovered in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • headless
  • jawless

Antonyms

  • headed
  • jawed