Rictus
Pronunciation : Ric"tus
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., the aperture of the mouth.]
Definition : Defn: The gape of the mouth, as of birds; -- often resricted to the corners of the mouth.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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