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dentiform

American  
[den-tuh-fawrm] / ˈdɛn təˌfɔrm /

adjective

  1. having the form of a tooth; tooth-shaped.

dentiform British  
/ ˈdɛntɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

  1. shaped like a tooth

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Etymology

Origin of dentiform

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

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Dentiform, den′ti-form, adj. having the form of a tooth or of teeth.

From Project Gutenberg

Dentiform: formed or appearing like a tooth.

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