PONTIC

Adjective

Pontic (not comparable)

Of or relating to the historical Pontus region of Asia Minor or its people.

Of or pertaining to the Pontus, Euxine, or Black Sea.

Anagrams

• Picton

Etymology

Noun

pontic (plural pontics)

A false tooth that forms part of a dental bridge.

Adjective

pontic (not comparable)

(anatomy) Relating to the pons.

Anagrams

• Picton

Source: Wiktionary


Pon"tic, a. Etym: [L. Ponticus, Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Pontus, Euxine, or Black Sea.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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