Obsolete form of mandible.

plural of mandibula

Provided with mandibles adapted for biting, as many insects.

(zoology) An insect having mandibles

To handle material using mandibles (or, in the case of birds, the bill)

(anatomy, zootomy) Of or pertaining to the mandible.

plural of mandibulate

(anatomy, relational, archaic) Synonym of mandibular.

Provided with mandibles adapted for biting; mandibulate.

The handling of material (especially nest material) with the bill (of birds)