noun🔗ShareEither of the two bones that together form the upper jaw."The dentist examined the X-ray to check the health of Sarah's teeth and maxilla, or upper jaw bone. "anatomyorganbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food."The grasshopper used its maxilla to taste the leaf before chewing it. "organismanatomybiologyanimalinsectpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
