jawless

/ˈdʒɔːləs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having no jaw; in particular, a fish without a jaw, such as a lamprey.

“The jawless lamprey attaches itself to the skin of its host.”

2. noun

A jawless animal, especially a fish.

“The museum displayed a collection of ancient jawless fish.”

Synonyms

  • gill fish
  • jawless fish

Antonyms

  • jawed
  • mammal