Definition

Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a mouth.

Example

The flower had mouthlike petals that opened wide in the sun.

Conversation

Have you seen that new plant with the mouthlike flowers?

Yeah, it's pretty unique!

I was surprised by how realistic they look.

I know, right? It's like they could actually talk!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mouthlike → It is formed from "mouth" (from Old English *muð*, meaning the opening of the face used for eating and speaking) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "mouthlike" describes something that resembles or has the characteristics of a mouth.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'similar to' ('-like') a 'mouth' — that's why 'mouthlike' means resembling a mouth.

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