Broadmouthed: meaning, definitions and examples
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broadmouthed
[ ˈbrɔːdˌmaʊθd ]
physical description
Broadmouthed refers to having a wide or broad mouth. This term can describe certain animal species, especially those that thrive in aquatic environments, where a broad mouth can aid in feeding.
Synonyms
large-mouthed, spacious-mouthed, wide-mouthed
Examples of usage
- The broadmouthed bass is known for its voracious appetite.
- Broadmouthed frogs often use their wide mouths to capture prey.
- In some species of fish, a broadmouthed design is advantageous for feeding.
- The broadmouthed contour of the device allows for better airflow.
Translations
Translations of the word "broadmouthed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de boca larga
🇮🇳 चौड़ी मुँह वाली
🇩🇪 breitmaulig
🇮🇩 bermulut lebar
🇺🇦 широкий рот
🇵🇱 szerokozębny
🇯🇵 広口の
🇫🇷 à grande bouche
🇪🇸 de boca ancha
🇹🇷 geniş ağızlı
🇰🇷 넓은 입의
🇸🇦 ذو فم واسع
🇨🇿 širokoústa
🇸🇰 širokoplodý
🇨🇳 宽口的
🇸🇮 širokousti
🇮🇸 breiðmunnur
🇰🇿 кең ауызды
🇬🇪 გაფართოებული პირის
🇦🇿 geniş ağızlı
🇲🇽 de boca ancha
Etymology
The term 'broadmouthed' is formed from the combination of the adjective 'broad' and the noun 'mouth'. 'Broad' originates from Old English 'brād', meaning wide or expansive, which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *braidis and Proto-Indo-European *breadh- meaning 'wide' or 'spacious'. The noun 'mouth' comes from Old English 'muð', referring to the opening in the face used for eating and speaking. Over time, the notion of a 'broad mouth' has been applied in various contexts, including anatomy and zoology, to denote species or objects that feature a significantly wide opening. The compound term 'broadmouthed' likely emerged in the 19th century as zoologists began to classify and describe various species that exhibited this specific physical trait.