canine tooth en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Calque of Latin dens canīnus (“doglike tooth”), from canis (“dog”), from their prominence in dogs and wolves. Compare dogtooth.
Meanings
- Synonym of cuspid, one of the pointed teeth behind the incisors and in front of the premolars.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| canine teeth | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
cuspid · one of the pointed teeth behind the incisors and in front of the premolars