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"Section M, N, and O"


Mandibular arch (Anat.), the most
anterior visceral arch, -- that in which the mandible is
developed.


{ Man*dib"u*late (?), Man*dib"u*la`ted (?), }
a. (Zoöl.) Provided with mandibles
adapted for biting, as many insects.


Man*dib"u*late (?), n.
(Zoöl.) An insect having mandibles.


Man`di*bu"li*form (?), a.
(Zoöl.) Having the form of a mandible; -- said
especially of the maxillæ of an insect when hard and adapted
for biting.


Man*dib`u*lo*hy"oid (?), a.
(Anat.) Pertaining both to the mandibular and the hyoid
arch, or situated between them.


Man"dil (măn"d&ibreve;l), n.
[OF. mandil; cf. Sp. & Pg. mandil a coarse apron, a
haircloth; all from Ar. mandil tablecloth, handkerchief,
mantle, fr. LGr. mandh`lion, fr. L. mantile,
mantele. See Mantle.] A loose outer garment worn
the 16th and 17th centuries.


Man*dil"ion (?), n.


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