fangtooth en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English *fangtooth (“fang, canine”), from Old English fengtōþ, from feng (“grasping, capture”) + tōþ (“tooth”). In the name of the fish perhaps a new compound of fang (abbreviation of the former) + tooth.
Meanings
- (archaic) Synonym of fang, large canine tooth.
- A beryciform fish of the monotypic family Anoplogastridae, with long sharp teeth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fangtooths | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| fangteeth | Number=Plur | lexicographic |