gonion

[ goh-nee-on ]

noun

, plural go·ni·a [goh, -nee-, uh].

1. Craniometry. a point on each side of the lower jaw at the mandibular angle.

gonion

/ ˈɡəʊnɪən /

noun

1. anatomy the point or apex of the angle of the lower jaw

Word History and Origins

Origin of gonion¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of gonion¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek gōnia angle

Example Sentences

The lawsuit includes a one-star review posted online by a Gap customer who called a Gap product an "Obvious Pata*gonia ripoff. I had to zoom in just to ensure that the logo was GAP."

From Reuters

Sanskrit words such as gonia, for angle, kentra, for centre, hora, for hour, he points out as clearly of Greek origin, and imported into Sanskrit.

From Project Gutenberg