dentiform

[ den-tuh-fawrm ]

/ ˈdɛn təˌfɔrm /

adjective

having the form of a tooth; tooth-shaped.

Nearby words

dentex, denti-, denticle, denticulate, denticulation, dentiform, dentifrice, dentigerous, dentigerous cyst, dentil, dentil band

Origin of dentiform

First recorded in 1570–80; denti- + -form

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Examples from the Web for dentiform

Dentiform, den′ti-form, adj. having the form of a tooth or of teeth.
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British Dictionary definitions for dentiform

dentiform

/ (ˈdɛntɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

shaped like a tooth

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