a. Ent. [f. L. forfic-, forfex, + -ATE2.] Shaped like a pair of scissors.
1816. Kirby & Sp., Entomol. (1843), II. 106, note. The mandibles are forficate, and do not jut out like theirs into a prominent angle.
1889. Cent. Dict., s.v. Frigate-bird.… It has long pointed wings with a great sweep, a long forficate tail, extremely small totipalmate feet, a long, strong, hooked bill, a gular pouch, and dark coloration.
