cleft chin

A man with a cleft chin

Meaning

Noun

  • An anatomical genetic trait in which a fissure in the lower jaw causes a visible dimple in the center of the chin.

Related

Similar words

  • butt chin
  • chin cleft
  • chin dimple
  • superhero chin
  • bum chin

Origin

  • From cleft + chin. Compare Middle English clove chynne.

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