tritor

noun

tri·​tor

ˈtrītə(r)

plural -s

: a grinding surface developed on a tooth

tritoral

-tərəl

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin, grinder, from tritus (past participle of terere to rub, grind) + -or

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