bilophodont

adjective

bi·​loph·​o·​dont

(ˈ)bī¦läfəˌdänt,

-lōf-

zoology

: having two transverse ridges or crests

the molar teeth of the tapirs are bilophodont

bilophodontism

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗¦dänˌtizəm

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + lophodont

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