maxilla
/mækˈsɪl.ə/noun
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1
An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused.
2
Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.
3
One of the first or second pair of mouthparts posterior to the mandibles in many arthropods that are used for tasting and manipulating food.
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Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing