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rictus

ric·tus [ ríktəss ] (plural ric·tus or ric·tus·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. strange grin or grimace: a fixed open-mouthed grin or grimace, especially an expression of horror

2. gape of bird's beak: the gape of a bird's beak

[Mid-18th century. < Latin< past participle of ringi "gape"]

ric·tal adjective
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