Meaning of rictus in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈrɪktəs/

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1. Noun

   rictus

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘open mouth’, from rict-‘gaped’, from the verb ringi

   Definitions

   1. a gaping grimace

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