INCISOR

incisor

(noun) a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

incisor (plural incisors)

One of the front teeth of mammals, between the canines.

Anagrams

• Cirinos

Source: Wiktionary


In*ci"sor, n. Etym: [NL.] (Anat.)

Definition: One of the teeth in front of the canines in either jaw; an incisive tooth. See Tooth.

In*ci"sor, a.

Definition: Adapted for cutting; of or pertaining to the incisors; incisive; as, the incisor nerve; an incisor foramen; an incisor tooth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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