Mastax | ‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; mouth, jaws. ] (Zool.) (a) The pharynx of a rotifer. It usually contains four horny pieces. The two central ones form the incus, against which the mallei, or lateral ones, work so as to crush the food. (b) The lore of a bird. [ 1913 Webster ] |