mouthpart

/ˌmaʊθˈpɑrt/
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Other forms: mouthparts

Definitions of mouthpart
  1. noun
    any part of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod especially one adapted to a specific way of feeding
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    types:
    mandible
    either of the two mouthparts used by arthropods to hold and bite food
    type of:
    appendage, extremity, member
    an external body part that projects from the body
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