agnathous /ˈæɡ.nə.θəs/ adjective2 •Jawless.The Onchidiidae are described as agnathous, but I am confident of having observed the jaw figured. — 1876 •Afflicted by or characteristic of agnathia.Dr Underhill exhibited an agnathous and hydrocephalic foetus. This was an instance of the rare abnormality due to defect of the lower jaw. — 1886