bunolophodont

adjective

bu·​no·​loph·​o·​dont

¦byünə¦läfəˌdänt

1

of teeth : having the outer cusps blunt cones and the inner cusps modified to form transverse ridges (as in the tapirs)

2

of an animal : having bunolophodont teeth

Word History

Etymology

bun- (from Greek bounos) + -o- + loph- + -odont

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!