rictus
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈɹɪk.təs/, /ˈɹɪk.tʊs/
Noun

rictus (plural rictus)

  1. A bird's gaping mouth.
  2. The throat of a calyx.
  3. Any open-mouthed expression.
    His face was a rictus of sheer delight.
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