ACRODONT

acrodont

(noun) an animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

acrodont (not comparable)

Having teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge.

Noun

acrodont (plural acrodonts)

One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge

Source: Wiktionary


Ac"ro*dont, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge.

– a. Of or pertaining to the acrodonts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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