Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

queixo

noun
kay-soo
Definition
The lower jaw or chin in humans and some animals.
Examples
  • The artist painted a portrait that highlighted the subject’s strong queixo.
  • She rested her queixo on her hand while contemplating the situation.
Meaning
The area of the face located below the mouth, often referred to as the jaw or chin.
Synonyms
  • chin
  • jaw
  • mandible