rictal

English

Etymology

From rict(us) +‎ -al.

Adjective

rictal (comparative more rictal, superlative most rictal)

1. Possessing the qualities of a rictus.
   • 2004, Andrea Levy, chapter 44, in Small Island‎, London: Review, page 413:

     Her head, wrenched back, was baring its teeth in a rictal gape.

Derived terms

• postrictal

Anagrams

• citral, clairt, clitar