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Term: Maxila

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: In anatomy, the upper jawbone, formed by the fusion of two maxillae

Example Sentence: The maxila helps to support the teeth and forms part of the nasal cavity.

Sense 2: In entymology, the upper membranous or chitinous jaw of an insect

Example Sentence: The maxila of the butterfly is used for feeding on nectar.

Sense 3: In architecture, a projecting stone which forms the lower part of a cornice

Example Sentence: The detailed design of the maxila adds elegance to the building's exterior.

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