acrodont

1 of 2

adjective

ac·​ro·​dont

ˈa-krə-ˌdänt

of teeth

: consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets

also : having such teeth compare pleurodont

acrodontism

ˈa-krə-ˌdän-ˌti-zəm

noun

plural -s

acrodont

2 of 2

noun

ac·​ro·​dont

ˈa-krə-ˌdänt

plural -s

: an acrodont animal

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

acr- + -odont

First Known Use

Adjective

1841, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined above

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