cynodont

1 of 2

adjective

cyn·​o·​dont
1
of teeth : having small pulp cavities
2
: having cynodont teeth
3
[New Latin Cynodontia] : of or belonging to Cynodontia

cynodont

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
1
: a reptile or fossil of the group Cynodontia
2
: a canine tooth

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek kynodont-, kynodōn canine tooth

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“Cynodont.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynodont. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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