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lantern jaw

noun

Definition of lantern jaw

: an undershot jaw
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Other Words from lantern jaw

lantern-jawed \ ˈlan-​tÉ™rn-​ËŒjȯd How to pronounce lantern-jawed (audio) \ adjective

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 Their quarterback was a senior from Ferndale, Wash., with a lantern jaw and a laser-rocket right arm. — Jeff Duncan, NOLA.com, "Doug Pederson never forgot Louisiana on way to winning Super Bowl," 11 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of lantern jaw

1711, in the meaning defined above

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