Paragnathous
Pa*rag"na*thous
(?), a. (Zol.) Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as in certain birds.[1913 Webster]
Pa*rag"na*thus
(p*rg"n*ths), n.;[1913 Webster]
Par`a*go"ge
(pr`*g"j), n. [L., fr. Gr. paragwgh`, from para`gein to lead beside, protract; para` beside + 'a`gein to lead.] 1. (Gram.) The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of a word, as withouten for without.[1913 Webster]
2.
(Med.) Coaptation.
[Obs.]
Dunglison.
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Par`a*gog"ic
(?),Par`a*gog"ic*al
(?), } a. [Cf. F. paragogique.] Of, pertaining to, or constituting, a paragoge; added to the end of, or serving to lengthen, a word.[1913 Webster]
Paragogic letters, in the Semitic languages, letters which are added to the ordinary forms of words, to express additional emphasis, or some change in the sense.
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