Habsburg jaw

noun

A prognathous jaw.

Meanings

nounHabsburg jaw (plural Habsburg jaws)

plural Habsburg jaws

Origin

So called from its prevalence in members of the House of Habsburg, which can be traced in their portraits.

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Habsburg jaw. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Habsburg%20jaw

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