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Definition of foot jaw
foot jaw Maxilliped Max*il"li*ped, n. [Maxilla + L. pes, pedis, foot.]
(Zo["o]l.)
One of the mouth appendages of Crustacea, situated next
behind the maxill[ae]. Crabs have three pairs, but many of
the lower Crustacea have but one pair of them. Called also
jawfoot, and foot jaw.